CVE-2021-38698: Medium severity Hashicorp Consul vulnerability
HashiCorp Consul and Consul Enterprise 1.10.1 Txn.Apply endpoint allowed services to register proxies for other services, enabling access to service traffic. Fixed in 1.8.15, 1.9.9 and 1.10.2.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 1.8.15 - Upgrade
Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 1.9.9 - Upgrade
Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 1.10.2
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-38698.
What is the title of the vulnerability?
The title of the vulnerability is 'HashiCorp Consul and Consul Enterprise 1.10.1 Txn.Apply endpoint allowed services to register proxies for other services, enabling access to service traffic.'
What software versions are affected by the vulnerability?
HashiCorp Consul and Consul Enterprise versions up to 1.8.15, 1.9.9, and 1.10.2 are affected by the vulnerability.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-38698?
The severity of CVE-2021-38698 is medium.
How can I fix the vulnerability?
To fix the vulnerability, update your HashiCorp Consul or Consul Enterprise installation to version 1.8.15, 1.9.9, or 1.10.2.