CVE-2012-3366: The Trigger plugin in bcfg2 1.2.x before 1.2.3 allows remote attackers with root access to the client to ex...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This flaw affects Bcfg2 configuration management servers running the vulnerable 1.2.x Trigger plugin. If an attacker already has root on a managed client, they may use that client relationship to run commands on bcfg2-server. That makes it a lateral-movement risk into central infrastructure. Exposure appears limited to organizations running Bcfg2 1.2.x before 1.2.3 with the Trigger plugin in use. The source bundle does not identify broader affected products, CPEs, or platform-specific exposure beyond Debian advisory references. Prioritize remediation if Bcfg2 manages production or privileged infrastructure. The attacker prerequisite lowers likelihood, but server-side command execution against configuration management infrastructure can create broad operational impact. Mitigation focus: Inventory Bcfg2 servers and identify 1.2.x versions earlier than 1.2.3.; Upgrade to Bcfg2 1.2.3 or vendor-supported fixed packages.; Apply Debian DSA-2503 packages where Debian deployments are affected..

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Jun 24, 2026, 12:34 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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