CVE-2023-2530: A privilege escalation allowing remote code execution was discovered in the orchestration service.

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2023-2530 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting puppet enterprise. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A privilege escalation allowing remote code execution was discovered in the orchestration service.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.1% (top 34%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2023-06-07
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

2023-06-07 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:52 UTCUpdated Record last modified

puppet puppet enterprise UPGRADE

Affected: >= 2021.7.0 and <= 2021.7.3 · 2023.0 · 2023.1.0

Fixed in: newer than 2021.7.3

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2021.7.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2021.7.3 (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.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 2021.7.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison puppet-enterprise sudo apt install puppet-enterprise=<VERSION_BEFORE_2021.7.0> sudo apt-mark hold puppet-enterprise

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

dnf --showduplicates list puppet-enterprise sudo dnf downgrade puppet-enterprise-<VERSION_BEFORE_2021.7.0> sudo dnf versionlock add puppet-enterprise

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-2023-2530?

puppet enterprise: upgrade to newer than 2021.7.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-2530 being exploited?

CVE-2023-2530 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-2023-2530 affect?

CVE-2023-2530 affects puppet enterprise. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). A privilege escalation allowing remote code execution was discovered in the orchestration service.

How urgent is CVE-2023-2530?

Priority 56/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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