CVE-2016-5715: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2016-5715: Open redirect vulnerability in the Console in Puppet Enterprise 2015.x and 2016.x before 2016.4.0 allows re...

Open redirect vulnerability in the Console in Puppet Enterprise 2015.x and 2016.x before 2016.4.0 allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via a // (slash slash) followed by a domain in the redirect parameter. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2015-6501.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 01:08 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

Puppet Enterprise Console had an open redirect flaw. A crafted login or redirect link could send a user from the trusted Console domain to an attacker-controlled site, supporting phishing. The bundle does not show direct code execution or active exploitation. Exposure is limited to organizations running Puppet Enterprise Console 2015.x or 2016.x before 2016.4.0, especially where the Console is reachable by users through shared links or external networks. Treat this as a phishing-enablement issue, not a standalone critical infrastructure compromise. Prioritize remediation if the Puppet Console is internet-accessible or used by privileged administrators. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Puppet Enterprise to 2016.4.0 or a later vendor-supported fixed release.; Restrict external access to the Puppet Enterprise Console.; Review Puppet’s advisory for supported remediation guidance..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 12:51 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jan 12, 2017, 23:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://puppet.com/security/cve/cve-2016-5715CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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