CVE-2025-5459
CVSS v3
8.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
1.1 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-27
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
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 host. It affects Puppet Enterprise versions 2018.1.8 through 2023.8.3 and 2025.3 and has been resolved in versions 2023.8.4 and 2025.4.0.
Technical details
- Published
- 2025-06-26
- Last Modified
- 2025-10-14
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2025-5459?
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 host. It affects Puppet Enterprise versions 2018.1.8 through 2023.8.3 and 2025.3 and has been resolved in versions 2023.8.4 and 2025.4.0.
Is CVE-2025-5459 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2025-5459 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.1% on 2026-09-27, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2025-5459?
CVE-2025-5459 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).
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