SB2020121741 - Security restrictions bypass in HashiCorp Vault Enterprise



SB2020121741 - Security restrictions bypass in HashiCorp Vault Enterprise

Published: December 17, 2020 Updated: February 26, 2021

Security Bulletin ID SB2020121741
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Security restrictions bypass (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-35453)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to the Sentinel EGP policy feature incorrectly allowed requests to be processed in parent and sibling namespaces. A remote attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.