SB2021020129 - Authentication bypass in HashiCorp Vault Enterprise



SB2021020129 - Authentication bypass in HashiCorp Vault Enterprise

Published: February 1, 2021 Updated: February 26, 2021

Security Bulletin ID SB2021020129
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) Improper Authentication (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-3282)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to the application allows the `remove-peer` raft operator command to be executed against DR secondaries without authentication.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.