Vulnerability Description
Vault’s SSH secrets engine did not require the valid_principals list to contain a value by default. If the valid_principals and default_user fields of the SSH secrets engine configuration are not set, an SSH certificate requested by an authorized user to Vault’s SSH secrets engine could be used to authenticate as any user on the host. Fixed in Vault Community Edition 1.17.6, and in Vault Enterprise 1.17.6, 1.16.10, and 1.15.15.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hashicorp | Vault | >= 1.7.7, < 1.15.15 |
| Openbao | Openbao | < 2.0.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://discuss.hashicorp.com/t/hcsec-2024-20-vault-ssh-secrets-engine-configuraVendor Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20250110-0007/Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-7594?
CVE-2024-7594 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Vault’s SSH secrets engine did not require the valid_principals list to contain a value by default. If the valid_principals and default_user fields of the SSH secrets engine configuration are not set,...
How severe is CVE-2024-7594?
CVE-2024-7594 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-7594?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Hashicorp Vault, Openbao Openbao.