CVE-2025-62349 — MEDIUM (6.2)

Vulnerability Description

Salt contains an authentication protocol version downgrade weakness that can allow a malicious minion to bypass newer authentication/security features by using an older request payload format, enabling minion impersonation and circumventing protections introduced in response to prior issues.

CVSS Score

6.2

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

LOW

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-287

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-62349?

CVE-2025-62349 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.2 (MEDIUM). Salt contains an authentication protocol version downgrade weakness that can allow a malicious minion to bypass newer authentication/security features by using an older request payload format, enablin...

How severe is CVE-2025-62349?

CVE-2025-62349 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-62349?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.