#VU42644 Input validation error in Puppet Enterprise - CVE-2013-4955

Vulnerability identifier: #VU42644

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2013-4955

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Puppet Enterprise
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration

Vendor: Puppet Labs

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to read and manipulate data.

Open redirect vulnerability in the login page in Puppet Enterprise before 3.0.1 allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via a URL in the service parameter.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Puppet Enterprise: 2.5.1 - 2.8.3

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External links
https://puppetlabs.com/security/cve/cve-2013-4955/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.