VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE
CVE-2011-4953
CVSS score6.8 MEDIUM
EPSS probability2.19%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2014-10-27
Last modified2026-06-16
CVSS vectorAV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Description
The set_mgmt_parameters function in item.py in cobbler before 2.2.2 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors related to the use of the yaml.load function instead of the yaml.safe_load function, as demonstrated using Puppet.
Weakness classification
- CWE-20: Improper Input Validation