CVE-2021-27022: A flaw was discovered in bolt-server and ace where running a task with sensitive parameters results in those s

Q: How do I fix CVE-2021-27022?

puppet: upgrade to 2021.3.0; puppet enterprise: upgrade to 2019.8.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2021-27022 being exploited?

CVE-2021-27022 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2021-27022 affect?

CVE-2021-27022 affects puppet, puppet enterprise. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.9). A flaw was discovered in bolt-server and ace where running a task with sensitive parameters results in those sensitive parameters being logged when they should not be. This issue only affects SSH/WinRM nodes (inventory service nodes).

Q: How urgent is CVE-2021-27022?

Priority 32/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.9UPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2021-27022 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.9) affecting puppet, puppet enterprise. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A flaw was discovered in bolt-server and ace where running a task with sensitive parameters results in those sensitive parameters being logged when they should not be. This issue only affects SSH/WinRM nodes (inventory service nodes).

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.9 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 40%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-532
Published	2021-09-07
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Perforce · Vendor: puppet

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-09-07 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:44 UTCUpdated Record last modified

puppet puppet UPGRADE

Affected: >= 2021.0.0 and < 2021.3.0

Fixed in: 2021.3.0

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2021.0.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 2021.3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade puppet

Note

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

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 2021.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison puppet sudo apt install puppet=<VERSION_BEFORE_2021.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold puppet

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list puppet sudo dnf downgrade puppet-<VERSION_BEFORE_2021.0.0> 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.

puppet puppet enterprise UPGRADE

Affected: < 2019.8.8

Fixed in: 2019.8.8

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 2019.8.8 (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.

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-2021-27022?

puppet: upgrade to 2021.3.0; puppet enterprise: upgrade to 2019.8.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-27022 being exploited?

CVE-2021-27022 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-2021-27022 affect?

CVE-2021-27022 affects puppet, puppet enterprise. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.9). A flaw was discovered in bolt-server and ace where running a task with sensitive parameters results in those sensitive parameters being logged when they should not be. This issue only affects SSH/WinRM nodes (inventory service nodes).

How urgent is CVE-2021-27022?

Priority 32/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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References

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