CVE-2023-5309
CVE-2023-5309 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Puppet Puppet Enterprise with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. 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-384.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (39th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-384
- Affected product: Puppet Puppet Enterprise
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Versions of Puppet Enterprise prior to 2021.7.6 and 2023.5 contain a flaw which results in broken session management for SAML implementations.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-5309?
- Versions of Puppet Enterprise prior to 2021.7.6 and 2023.5 contain a flaw which results in broken session management for SAML implementations.
- How severe is CVE-2023-5309?
- CVE-2023-5309 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2023-5309 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-5309?
- CVE-2023-5309 affects Puppet Puppet Enterprise. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-5309?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2023-5309 published?
- CVE-2023-5309 was published on 2023-11-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:puppet:puppet_enterprise:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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