#VU18016 Improper Authentication in Consul - CVE-2019-8336

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#VU18016 Improper Authentication in Consul - CVE-2019-8336

Published: March 19, 2019


Vulnerability identifier: #VU18016
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-8336
CWE-ID: CWE-287
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Consul
Software vendor:
HashiCorp

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to a logical error when processing replications. A remote attacker can supply secret "<hidden>, bypass authentication process and gain unauthorized access to the application.



Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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