CVE-2023-5255

4.4 MEDIUM
Published: October 03, 2023 Modified: November 20, 2025
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Description

For certificates that utilize the auto-renew feature in Puppet Server, a flaw exists which prevents the certificates from being revoked.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://www.puppet.com/security/cve/cve-2023-5255-denial-service-revocation-auto-renewed-certificates
Source: security@puppet.com
Vendor Advisory
https://www.puppet.com/security/cve/cve-2023-5255-denial-service-revocation-auto-renewed-certificates
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory

2 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
4.4 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.1%
34th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-404 CWE-404

Affected Vendors

puppet

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