MEDIUM
CVE-2014-3250
CWE-295Published: December 11, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
6.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The default vhost configuration file in Puppet before 3.6.2 does not include the SSLCARevocationCheck directive, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a revoked certificate when a Puppet master runs with Apache 2.4.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2014-3250 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (4)
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1101347Issue Tracking · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://puppet.com/security/cve/CVE-2014-3250Vendor Advisory
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1101347Issue Tracking · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://puppet.com/security/cve/CVE-2014-3250Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2014-3250
CVSS Score6.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-295
CISA KEVNo
Affected3 vendor(s)
PublishedDec 11, 2017
Related CVEs (CWE-295)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2014-3250 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.