CVE-2021-40862: Infoleak

Published Sep 15, 2021
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Updated

HashiCorp Terraform Enterprise up to v202108-1 contained an API endpoint that erroneously disclosed a sensitive URL to authenticated parties, which could be used for privilege escalation or unauthorized modification of a Terraform configuration. Fixed in v202109-1.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Hashicorp Terraform Enterprise<=202108-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade HashiCorp Terraform Enterprise to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in v202109-1

Event History

Sep 15, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:03 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:03 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-40862?

CVE-2021-40862 is a vulnerability in HashiCorp Terraform Enterprise up to v202108-1 that exposes a sensitive URL to authenticated users.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-40862?

CVE-2021-40862 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).

3

How does CVE-2021-40862 impact HashiCorp Terraform Enterprise?

CVE-2021-40862 can be exploited by authenticated users to perform privilege escalation or unauthorized modification of a Terraform configuration.

4

What is the fix for CVE-2021-40862?

CVE-2021-40862 is fixed in version v202109-1 of HashiCorp Terraform Enterprise.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-40862?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-40862 in the following link: [HashiCorp Discuss](https://discuss.hashicorp.com/t/hcsec-2021-25-terraform-enterprise-configuration-versions-api-discloses-sensitive-url/29508)

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