MEDIUM
CVE-2019-10695
CWE-532Published: December 12, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
6.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
When using the cd4pe::root_configuration task to configure a Continuous Delivery for PE installation, the root user’s username and password were exposed in the job’s Job Details pane in the PE console. These issues have been resolved in version 1.2.1 of the puppetlabs/cd4pe module.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2019-10695 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:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
puppet1 product(s)
continuous delivery
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 (2)
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https://puppet.com/security/cve/CVE-2019-10695Vendor Advisory
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https://puppet.com/security/cve/CVE-2019-10695Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2019-10695
CVSS Score6.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-532
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedDec 12, 2019
Related CVEs (CWE-532)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2019-10695 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.