CVE-2013-1398: The pe_mcollective module in Puppet Enterprise (PE) before 2.7.1 does not properly restrict access to a catalo

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HIGH 8.5UPGRADEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2013-1398 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.5) affecting puppet enterprise, puppet. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The pe_mcollective module in Puppet Enterprise (PE) before 2.7.1 does not properly restrict access to a catalog of private SSL keys, which allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information and gain privileges by leveraging root access to a node, related to the master role.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.5% (top 25%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-310
Published	2014-03-14
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: puppet · puppetlabs

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-03-14 16:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:51 UTCUpdated Record last modified

puppet puppet enterprise UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.7.0 · 2.0.0 · 2.5.1 · 2.5.2

Fixed in: newer than 2.7.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy puppet-enterprise || rpm -q puppet-enterprise || puppet-enterprise --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.7.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade puppet-enterprise

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade puppet-enterprise

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

puppetlabs puppet DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.5.0 · 2.6.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.5.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy puppet || rpm -q puppet || puppet --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.5.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison puppet sudo apt install puppet=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.5.0> sudo apt-mark hold puppet

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list puppet sudo dnf downgrade puppet-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.5.0> sudo dnf versionlock add puppet

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2013-1398?

puppet enterprise: upgrade to newer than 2.7.0; puppet: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2013-1398 being exploited?

CVE-2013-1398 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2013-1398 affect?

CVE-2013-1398 affects puppet enterprise, puppet. Severity is high (CVSS 8.5). The pe_mcollective module in Puppet Enterprise (PE) before 2.7.1 does not properly restrict access to a catalog of private SSL keys, which allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information and gain privileges by leveraging r

How urgent is CVE-2013-1398?

Priority 48/100. High severity

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