Puppet Enterprise prior 2015.2.1 Console string cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Puppet Enterprise. Affected is an unknown function of the component Console. The manipulation of the argument string as part of Parameter results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2015-6502. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Puppet Enterprise (Service Management Software). It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown code block of the component Console. The manipulation of the argument string as part of a Parameter leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. This is going to have an impact on integrity. CVE summarizes:

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the console in Puppet Enterprise before 2015.2.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the string parameter, related to Login Redirect.

The bug was discovered 09/24/2015. The weakness was disclosed 12/11/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at puppet.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2015-6502 since 08/17/2015. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 809 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Upgrading to version 2015.2.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The entry VDB-110473 is pretty similar. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

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VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Puppet Enterprise 2015.2.1

Timelineinfo

08/17/2015 🔍
09/24/2015 +38 days 🔍
12/11/2017 +809 days 🔍
12/11/2017 +0 days 🔍
12/12/2017 +1 days 🔍
12/13/2019 +731 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: puppet.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2015-6502 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-6502
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-110472
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Entryinfo

Created: 12/12/2017 07:55
Updated: 12/13/2019 16:55
Changes: 12/12/2017 07:55 (60), 12/13/2019 16:55 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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