# CVE-2026-8804: ruby-puppet-resource-api: Puppet resource_api (shipped in Puppet Core 8.x and Puppet Enterprise 2023.8.x and 2025.x) does not preserve the sens...

CVE-2026-8804 is fixed in ruby-puppet-resource-api on 1 platform by DEBIAN-CVE-2026-8804 (version 2.0.1-1), released July 31, 2026. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-8804
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a
- EPSS: 0.0011
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Jul 3, 2026

## 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.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | ruby-puppet-resource-api Debian 14 | 2.0.1-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2026-8804](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2026-8804.md) | Jul 31, 2026 |

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