CVE-2013-4961: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2013-4961: Puppet Enterprise before 3.0.1 includes version information for the Apache and Phusion Passenger products i...

Puppet Enterprise before 3.0.1 includes version information for the Apache and Phusion Passenger products in its HTTP response headers, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 16, 2024, 17:24 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2013-4961 is an information disclosure issue in Puppet Enterprise before 3.0.1. A remote party could read HTTP response headers that reveal Apache and Phusion Passenger version details. This does not show direct system compromise, but it can help attackers profile infrastructure for follow-on attacks. Exposure is most likely where legacy Puppet Enterprise versions before 3.0.1 remain reachable over HTTP or HTTPS, especially management endpoints exposed beyond trusted administration networks. Treat this as a low-urgency hygiene issue unless exposed management services are internet-facing or the environment still runs unsupported Puppet Enterprise versions. It should be fixed during legacy platform remediation. Mitigation focus: Inventory Puppet Enterprise deployments and identify versions before 3.0.1.; Review the Puppet advisory before applying any production change.; Upgrade affected Puppet Enterprise systems according to vendor guidance..

Prepared: Jun 14, 2026, 21:50 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Aug 20, 2013, 22:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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