Vulnerability identifier: #VU65856

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-36888

CWE-ID: CWE-862

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
HashiCorp Vault
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: Jenkins

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authorization checks.

The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions in several HTTP endpoints performing Vault connection tests. A remote user can obtain credentials stored in Vault with attacker-specified path and keys.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

HashiCorp Vault: 354.vdb_858fd6b_f48

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External links
http://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-07-27/#SECURITY-2593
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/07/27/1

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.