CVE-2020-28053
First published: Mon Nov 23 2020(Updated: )
HashiCorp Consul and Consul Enterprise 1.2.0 up to 1.8.5 allowed operators with operator:read ACL permissions to read the Connect CA private key configuration. Fixed in 1.6.10, 1.7.10, and 1.8.6.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| HashiCorp Consul | >=1.2.0<1.6.10 | |
| HashiCorp Consul | >=1.2.0<1.6.10 | |
| HashiCorp Consul | >=1.7.0<1.7.10 | |
| HashiCorp Consul | >=1.7.0<1.7.10 | |
| HashiCorp Consul | >=1.8.0<1.8.6 | |
| HashiCorp Consul | >=1.8.0<1.8.6 | |
| go/github.com/hashicorp/consul | >=1.8.0<1.8.6 | 1.8.6 |
| go/github.com/hashicorp/consul | >=1.7.0<1.7.10 | 1.7.10 |
| go/github.com/hashicorp/consul | >=1.2.0<1.6.10 | 1.6.10 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/hashicorp/consul/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md#186-november-19-2020
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-09
- https://www.hashicorp.com/blog/category/consul
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-28053
- https://github.com/hashicorp/consul/pull/9240
- https://github.com/hashicorp/consul/commit/ff5215d882ac51b49c2647aac46b42aa9c890ce3
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-6m72-467w-94rh (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-28053?
CVE-2020-28053 is a medium severity vulnerability due to the improper access control allowing unauthorized users to read sensitive data.
How do I fix CVE-2020-28053?
To fix CVE-2020-28053, upgrade your HashiCorp Consul or Consul Enterprise instance to version 1.6.10, 1.7.10, or 1.8.6.
What versions are affected by CVE-2020-28053?
CVE-2020-28053 affects HashiCorp Consul and Consul Enterprise versions from 1.2.0 up to 1.8.5.
Who is affected by CVE-2020-28053?
Operators with operator:read ACL permissions in affected versions of HashiCorp Consul are vulnerable to CVE-2020-28053.
What kind of data is exposed in CVE-2020-28053?
CVE-2020-28053 allows unauthorized access to the Connect CA private key configuration.
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