Vulnerability identifier: #VU80472

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-20898

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Salt
Web applications / Remote management & hosting panels

Vendor: SaltStack

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to Git Providers get the same cache directory base name and can read from the wrong environment. A local user can gain access to sensitive information or corrupt data.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Salt: 3002 - 3002.9, 3003 - 3003.5, 3004 - 3004.2, 3001 - 3001.8, 3000 - 3000.9

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External links
http://saltproject.io/security-announcements/2023-08-10-advisory/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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