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Puppet Enterprise CVE-2013-4958

MEDIUM
Improper Authentication (CWE-287)
2013-08-20 cve@mitre.org
6.9
CVSS 2.0 · NVD
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NVD PRIMARY
6.9 MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

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CVSS VectorNVD

AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
M
Confidentiality
C
Integrity
C
Availability
C

Lifecycle Timeline

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CVE Published
Aug 20, 2013 - 22:55 cve.org
MEDIUM 6.9

DescriptionCVE.org

Puppet Enterprise before 3.0.1 does not use a session timeout, which makes it easier for attackers to gain privileges by leveraging an unattended workstation.

AnalysisAI

Puppet Enterprise before 3.0.1 does not use a session timeout, which makes it easier for attackers to gain privileges by leveraging an unattended workstation. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.9). No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Improper Authentication (CWE-287), which allows attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms to gain unauthorized access. Puppet Enterprise before 3.0.1 does not use a session timeout, which makes it easier for attackers to gain privileges by leveraging an unattended workstation. Affected products include: Puppet Puppet Enterprise. Version information: before 3.0.1.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Implement multi-factor authentication, enforce strong password policies, use proven authentication frameworks.

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