CVE-2016-5714

What it is

Puppet Enterprise 2015.3.3 and 2016.x before 2016.4.0, and Puppet Agent 1.3.6 through 1.7.0 allow remote attackers to bypass a host whitelist protection mechanism and execute arbitrary code on Puppet nodes via vectors related to command validation, aka "Puppet Execution Protocol (PXP) Command Whitelist Validation Vulnerability."

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network with an admin-level account. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.

Exploit odds

2.2% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2017-10-18 18:29 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 00:49 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 2.2% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 7.2 HIGH (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2017-10-18 18:29 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 00:49 UTC

Exploit probability

2.2% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-284 · Improper access control

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Puppet Enterprise 2015.3.3
• Puppet Enterprise 2016.1.1
• Puppet Enterprise 2016.1.2
• Puppet Enterprise 2016.2.0
• Puppet Enterprise 2016.2.1
• Puppet Agent ≤ 1.7.0

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 7.2

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

High

User interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

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