HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2015-7331
MEDIUM

CVE-2015-7331

CWE-254Published: January 30, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.6
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The mcollective-puppet-agent plugin before 1.11.1 for Puppet allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors involving the --server argument.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2015-7331 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires high privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 6.6.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.High
User InteractionNone
ScopeChanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:H/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

puppetlabs1 product(s)
mcollective-puppet-agent
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (4)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2015-7331
CVSS Score6.6 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-254
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 30, 2017

Related CVEs (CWE-254)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2015-7331 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.