Vulnerability Description
HashiCorp Nomad and Nomad Enterprise Raft RPC layer allows non-server agents with a valid certificate signed by the same CA to access server-only functionality, enabling privilege escalation. Fixed in 1.0.10 and 1.1.4.
CVSS Score
8.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hashicorp | Nomad | < 1.0.10 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://discuss.hashicorp.com/t/hcsec-2021-21-nomad-raft-rpc-privilege-escalatioVendor Advisory
- https://www.hashicorp.com/blog/category/nomadProductVendor Advisory
- https://discuss.hashicorp.com/t/hcsec-2021-21-nomad-raft-rpc-privilege-escalatioVendor Advisory
- https://www.hashicorp.com/blog/category/nomadProductVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-37218?
CVE-2021-37218 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). HashiCorp Nomad and Nomad Enterprise Raft RPC layer allows non-server agents with a valid certificate signed by the same CA to access server-only functionality, enabling privilege escalation. Fixed in...
How severe is CVE-2021-37218?
CVE-2021-37218 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-2021-37218?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Hashicorp Nomad.