HIGH
CVE-2013-1398
CWE-310Published: March 14, 2014· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
8.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The pe_mcollective module in Puppet Enterprise (PE) before 2.7.1 does not properly restrict access to a catalog of private SSL keys, which allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information and gain privileges by leveraging root access to a node, related to the master role.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2013-1398 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Vendors & Products
puppet1 product(s)
puppet enterprise
puppetlabs1 product(s)
puppet
Source: NVD CPE · 6 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (2)
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http://puppetlabs.com/security/cve/cve-2013-1398Vendor Advisory
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http://puppetlabs.com/security/cve/cve-2013-1398Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2013-1398
CVSS Score8.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-310
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedMar 14, 2014
Related CVEs (CWE-310)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2013-1398 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.