Vulnerability identifier: #VU55909
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-254
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Vault
Web applications /
Modules and components for CMS
Vault Enterprise
Web applications /
Modules and components for CMS
Vendor: HashiCorp
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to an excessively broad filesystem permissions flaw when initialized an underlying database file associated with the Integrated Storage feature. A remote attacker can bypass security features to launch further attacks on the system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Vault: 1.4.0 - 1.4.7, 1.5.0 - 1.5.9, 1.6.0 - 1.6.5, 1.7.0 - 1.7.3
Vault Enterprise: 1.4.0 - 1.4.7, 1.5.0 - 1.5.9, 1.6.0 - 1.6.5, 1.7.0 - 1.7.3
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.