CVE-2026-8804 Details
Description
Puppet resource_api (shipped in Puppet Core 8.x and Puppet Enterprise 2023.8.x and 2025.x) does not preserve the sensitive flag on parameters defined via the resource-api, causing values such as passwords to be stored in cleartext in the agent's local transaction state cache. Affected versions of the resource_api module include all versions between 1.5.0 - 1.9.1 and 2.0.0 The issue was fixed in puppet resource_api 1.9.2 and 2.0.1 released with Puppet Core 8.20.0 and PE 2023.8.10 & PE 2025.11.0.
A vulnerability exists in the Puppet Resource API, included in Puppet Core versions 8.x and Puppet Enterprise versions 2023.8.x and 2025.x. The issue arises because the Resource API does not maintain the sensitive flag on parameters, leading to the storage of sensitive values, such as passwords, in cleartext within the agent's local transaction state cache. This vulnerability affects all Resource API gem versions between 1.5.0 and 1.9.1, as well as 2.0.0.
Users can upgrade to Puppet Resource API gem versions 1.9.2 or 2.0.1. For those using Puppet Core, the vulnerability is resolved in version 8.20.0. In Puppet Enterprise, the issue is fixed in versions 2023.8.10 and 2025.11.0.
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No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Jul 6, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://portal.perforce.com/s/cve/a91Qi000003511lIAA/cve20268804-cleartext-storage-of-sensitive-information-for-puppet-resource-api | [email protected] |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-312 | Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information | [email protected] |
| CWE-313 | Cleartext Storage in a File or on Disk | [email protected] |
Affected Products
No affected product data is available for this CVE.
Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jul 3, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |