#VU58293 Improper Authentication in Salt - CVE-2021-22004
Published: November 23, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU58293
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-22004
CWE-ID: CWE-287
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Salt
Salt
Software vendor:
SaltStack
SaltStack
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to bypass implemented security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to the salt minion installer will accept and use a minion config file at C:\salt\conf if that file is in place before the installer is run. A local user with ability to create files in the said directory can subvert the proper behavior of the given minion software.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.