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CVE-2023-5214
Published:October 06, 2023
Updated:May 23, 2026
In Puppet Bolt versions prior to 3.27.4, a path to escalate privileges was identified.
Affected Packages
bolt (RUBY):
Affected version(s) >=0.0.1 <3.27.4
Fix Suggestion:
Update to version 3.27.4
Related Resources (5)
https://github.com/puppetlabs/bolt
https://www.puppet.com/security/cve/cve-2023-5214-privilege-escalation-puppet-bolt
https://www.puppet.com/security/cve/cve-2023-5255-denial-service-revocation-auto-renewed-certificates
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-5214
https://github.com/rubysec/ruby-advisory-db/blob/master/gems/bolt/CVE-2023-5214.yml
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CVSS v4
Base Score:
7
Attack Vector
ADJACENT
Attack Complexity
HIGH
Attack Requirements
NONE
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Vulnerable System Confidentiality
LOW
Vulnerable System Integrity
HIGH
Vulnerable System Availability
NONE
Subsequent System Confidentiality
LOW
Subsequent System Integrity
HIGH
Subsequent System Availability
NONE
CVSS v3
Base Score:
6.5
Attack Vector
ADJACENT
Attack Complexity
HIGH
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
CHANGED
Confidentiality
LOW
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
NONE
Weakness Type (CWE)
Improper Privilege Management
CWE-269
EPSS
Base Score:
0.17