CVE-2023-5214
CVSS 3.1 Score 3.7 of 10 (low)
Details
Published Oct 6, 2023
Updated: Nov 2, 2023
CWE ID 200
Summary
CVE-2023-5214 is a newly disclosed vulnerability affecting Puppet Bolt, an open-source automation tool, prior to version 3.27.4. This issue allows an attacker to escalate privileges by manipulating a specific file path. Successful exploitation could lead to significant security impacts, including unauthorized access to sensitive data or system modifications. Users are strongly encouraged to update their Puppet Bolt installation as soon as possible to mitigate this risk.
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