A user with specific node group editing permissions and a specially crafted class parameter could be used to execute commands as root on the primary… (CVE-2025-5459)
CVE-2025-5459 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in Puppet Enterprise. A user with specific node group editing permissions can exploit a specially crafted class parameter to execute commands as root on the primary host. This affects Puppet Enterprise versions from 2018.1.8 through 2023.8.3 and 2025.3. The issue has been resolved in versions 2023.8.4 and 2025.4.0.
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Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2025-5459) allows a user who has specific node group editing permissions in Puppet Enterprise to execute arbitrary commands as root on the primary host by leveraging a specially crafted class parameter. The flaw is classified under CWE-78 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command). It affects multiple versions of Puppet Enterprise starting from 2018.1.8 up to and including 2023.8.3 and also version 2025.3. The vulnerability has been fixed in versions 2023.8.4 and 2025.4.0. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 8.8, indicating a high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, requiring privileges but no user interaction, and resulting in high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker with node group editing permissions to execute arbitrary commands as root on the primary Puppet Enterprise host. This can lead to full system compromise, including unauthorized access, data modification, and service disruption.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade Puppet Enterprise to version 2023.8.4 or later, or 2025.4.0 or later, where this vulnerability has been resolved. No other mitigations or temporary fixes are indicated. Patch status is confirmed by the version information provided.
A user with specific node group editing permissions and a specially crafted class parameter could be used to execute commands as root on the primary… (CVE-2025-5459)
Description
CVE-2025-5459 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in Puppet Enterprise. A user with specific node group editing permissions can exploit a specially crafted class parameter to execute commands as root on the primary host. This affects Puppet Enterprise versions from 2018.1.8 through 2023.8.3 and 2025.3. The issue has been resolved in versions 2023.8.4 and 2025.4.0.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2025-5459) allows a user who has specific node group editing permissions in Puppet Enterprise to execute arbitrary commands as root on the primary host by leveraging a specially crafted class parameter. The flaw is classified under CWE-78 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command). It affects multiple versions of Puppet Enterprise starting from 2018.1.8 up to and including 2023.8.3 and also version 2025.3. The vulnerability has been fixed in versions 2023.8.4 and 2025.4.0. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 8.8, indicating a high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, requiring privileges but no user interaction, and resulting in high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker with node group editing permissions to execute arbitrary commands as root on the primary Puppet Enterprise host. This can lead to full system compromise, including unauthorized access, data modification, and service disruption.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade Puppet Enterprise to version 2023.8.4 or later, or 2025.4.0 or later, where this vulnerability has been resolved. No other mitigations or temporary fixes are indicated. Patch status is confirmed by the version information provided.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-2q8m-2xcf-6rrj
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2025-5459"]
- Database Specific Severity
- HIGH
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a9ad4f3acd9273b49b6790a
Added to database: 09/04/2026, 14:25:55 UTC
Last enriched: 09/07/2026, 15:07:44 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:42:39 UTC
Views: 5
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