Vulnerability Description
HashiCorp Vault and Vault Enterprise 0.11.0 up to 1.7.5 and 1.8.4 templated ACL policies would always match the first-created entity alias if multiple entity aliases exist for a specified entity and mount combination, potentially resulting in incorrect policy enforcement. Fixed in Vault and Vault Enterprise 1.7.6, 1.8.5, and 1.9.0.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hashicorp | Vault | >= 0.11.0, <= 1.7.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://discuss.hashicorp.com/t/hcsec-2021-30-vaults-templated-acl-policies-matcVendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202207-01Third Party Advisory
- https://discuss.hashicorp.com/t/hcsec-2021-30-vaults-templated-acl-policies-matcVendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202207-01Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-43998?
CVE-2021-43998 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). HashiCorp Vault and Vault Enterprise 0.11.0 up to 1.7.5 and 1.8.4 templated ACL policies would always match the first-created entity alias if multiple entity aliases exist for a specified entity and m...
How severe is CVE-2021-43998?
CVE-2021-43998 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-43998?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Hashicorp Vault.