CVE-2018-11748 Information disclosure in n/a
Local attackers can read world-readable configuration files to steal credentials stored by the Puppet device_manager module.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2018-11748?
CVE-2018-11748 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Oct 2018. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Previous releases of the Puppet device_manager module creates configuration files containing credentials that are world readable. This issue has been resolved as of device_manager 2.7.0.
Weakness: CWE-522
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-11748?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Puppet Device Manager.
How do I fix CVE-2018-11748?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-11748 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2018-11748 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-11748 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-94hp-88qv-h74g.