Vulnerability Description
HashiCorp Vault and Vault Enterprise versions 0.8.3 and newer, when configured with the GCP GCE auth method, may be vulnerable to authentication bypass. Fixed in 1.2.5, 1.3.8, 1.4.4, and 1.5.1.
CVSS Score
8.2
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hashicorp | Vault | >= 0.8.3, < 1.2.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/159479/Hashicorp-Vault-GCP-IAM-Integration-Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/hashicorp/vault/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md#151Release NotesThird Party Advisory
- https://www.hashicorp.com/blog/category/vault/ProductVendor Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/159479/Hashicorp-Vault-GCP-IAM-Integration-Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/hashicorp/vault/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md#151Release NotesThird Party Advisory
- https://www.hashicorp.com/blog/category/vault/ProductVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-16251?
CVE-2020-16251 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.2 (HIGH). HashiCorp Vault and Vault Enterprise versions 0.8.3 and newer, when configured with the GCP GCE auth method, may be vulnerable to authentication bypass. Fixed in 1.2.5, 1.3.8, 1.4.4, and 1.5.1.
How severe is CVE-2020-16251?
CVE-2020-16251 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-16251?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Hashicorp Vault.