Multiple vulnerabilities in SaltStack Salt



Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
CVE-ID CVE-2024-22231
CVE-2024-22232
CWE-ID CWE-22
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Salt
Web applications / Remote management & hosting panels

Vendor SaltStack

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Path traversal

EUVDB-ID: #VU86611

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:L/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-22231

CWE-ID: CWE-22 - Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

Exploit availability: No

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: 3000 - 3006.5

CPE2.3 External links

https://saltproject.io/security-announcements/2024-01-31-advisory/


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.

2) Path traversal

EUVDB-ID: #VU86612

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:H/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-22232

CWE-ID: CWE-22 - Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

Exploit availability: No

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: 3000 - 3006.5

CPE2.3 External links

https://saltproject.io/security-announcements/2024-01-31-advisory/


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.



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