Vulnerability Description
When using the local_batch client from salt-api in SaltStack Salt before 2015.8.13, 2016.3.x before 2016.3.5, and 2016.11.x before 2016.11.2, external authentication is not respected, enabling all authentication to be bypassed.
CVSS Score
8.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Saltstack | Salt | <= 2015.8.12 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://docs.saltstack.com/en/2016.3/topics/releases/2015.8.13.htmlRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://docs.saltstack.com/en/2016.3/topics/releases/2016.3.5.htmlRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://docs.saltstack.com/en/latest/topics/releases/2016.11.2.htmlRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://docs.saltstack.com/en/2016.3/topics/releases/2015.8.13.htmlRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://docs.saltstack.com/en/2016.3/topics/releases/2016.3.5.htmlRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://docs.saltstack.com/en/latest/topics/releases/2016.11.2.htmlRelease NotesVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-5192?
CVE-2017-5192 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). When using the local_batch client from salt-api in SaltStack Salt before 2015.8.13, 2016.3.x before 2016.3.5, and 2016.11.x before 2016.11.2, external authentication is not respected, enabling all aut...
How severe is CVE-2017-5192?
CVE-2017-5192 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-5192?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Saltstack Salt.