# CVE-2013-2716: Puppet Labs Puppet Enterprise before 2.8.0 does not use a "randomized secret" in the CAS client config file (cas\_client\_config.yml) when upg

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2013-04-10 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Puppet Labs Puppet Enterprise before 2.8.0 does not use a "randomized secret" in the CAS client config file (cas_client_config.yml) when upgrading from older 1.2.x or 2.0.x versions, which allows remote attackers to obtain console access via a crafted cookie.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on n/a, no fixed version is listed yet; follow the vendor advisory per the references below.
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## Related

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## References

- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/83171
- http://secunia.com/advisories/52862
- https://puppetlabs.com/security/cve/cve-2013-2716/

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