How severe is CVE-2023-5214?

CVE-2023-5214 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-5214 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-5214?

CVE-2023-5214 affects Puppet Bolt. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5214?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2023-5214 published?

CVE-2023-5214 was published on 2023-10-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-5214

CVE-2023-5214 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Puppet Bolt with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-269.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Puppet Bolt
Published: 2023-10-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Puppet Bolt versions prior to 3.27.4, a path to escalate privileges was identified.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-5214?: In Puppet Bolt versions prior to 3.27.4, a path to escalate privileges was identified.
How severe is CVE-2023-5214?: CVE-2023-5214 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-5214 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-5214?: CVE-2023-5214 affects Puppet Bolt. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5214?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-5214 published?: CVE-2023-5214 was published on 2023-10-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.puppet.com/security/cve/cve-2023-5214-privilege-escalation-puppet-bolt

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:puppet:bolt:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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