CVE-2011-3871 describes a vulnerability in Puppet versions 2.7.x before 2.7.5, 2.6.x before 2.6.11, and 0.25.x when operating in --edit mode. This flaw stems from the use of predictable file names, enabling local attackers to execute arbitrary Puppet code or manipulate users into editing unintended files. With a CVSS score of 6.2, this vulnerability has high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, but requires high attack complexity and local access. There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2.6.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:puppet:puppet:2.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.6.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:puppet:puppet:2.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.6.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:puppet:puppet:2.6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.6.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:puppet:puppet:2.6.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.6.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:puppet:puppet:2.6.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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