Vulnerability identifier: #VU86611

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-22231

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: SaltStack

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to create arbitrary directories.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences during Syndic cache directory creation. A remote user can create arbitrary directories on the Salt master.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Salt: 3006.5, 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/2024-01-31-advisory/

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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.