Vulnerability identifier: #VU86612
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 6.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
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 perform directory traversal attacks.
The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences. A remote user can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files Salt master’s filesystem.
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
External links
http://saltproject.io/security-announcements/2024-01-31-advisory/
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.