CVE-2023-5255
CVE-2023-5255 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Puppet Puppet Enterprise with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4. 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-404.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.4)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-404
- Affected product: Puppet Puppet Enterprise
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
For certificates that utilize the auto-renew feature in Puppet Server, a flaw exists which prevents the certificates from being revoked.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-5255?
- For certificates that utilize the auto-renew feature in Puppet Server, a flaw exists which prevents the certificates from being revoked.
- How severe is CVE-2023-5255?
- CVE-2023-5255 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-5255 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-5255?
- CVE-2023-5255 primarily affects Puppet Puppet Enterprise. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-5255?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2023-5255 published?
- CVE-2023-5255 was published on 2023-10-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:puppet:puppet_enterprise:2023.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:puppet:puppet_server:8.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:puppet:puppet_server:8.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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