QID 980402

QID 980402: Go (go) Security Update for github.com/hashicorp/vault (GHSA-362v-wg5p-64w2)

HashiCorp Vault and Vault Enterprise 1.8.x through 1.8.4 may have an unexpected interaction between glob-related policies and the Google Cloud secrets engine. Users may, in some situations, have more privileges than intended, e.g., a user with read permission for the /gcp/roleset/* path may be able to issue Google Cloud service account credentials.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the targeted user.

  • CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 8.1 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 4.9 severity.
    • Solution
    Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-362v-wg5p-64w2 for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 980402

    CVE-2021-42135 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    GHSA-362v-wg5p-64w2 github.com/hashicorp/vault URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-362v-wg5p-64w2
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