CVE-2016-2788 Code injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on MCollective servers via the mco ping command, requiring an upgrade to secure the system.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2016-2788?
CVE-2016-2788 is a critical code injection vulnerability in Puppet Puppet Enterprise, published on 13 Feb 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
MCollective 2.7.0 and 2.8.x before 2.8.9, as used in Puppet Enterprise, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors related to the mco ping command.
Weakness: CWE-284
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-2788?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Puppet Marionette Collective, Puppet Puppet Enterprise.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2788?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2016-2788 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-2788 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2016-2788, GHSA-v3fx-f8x7-f9vf.