CVE-2023-0620: Vault Vulnerable to SQL Injection When Configuring the Microsoft SQL Database Storage Backend
First published: Thu Mar 30 2023(Updated: )
A flaw was found in HashiCorp Vault and Vault Enterprise, which are vulnerable to SQL injection. This flaw allows a local authenticated attacker to send specially-crafted SQL statements to the Microsoft SQL (MSSQL) Database Storage Backend, which could allow the attacker to view, add, modify, or delete information in the backend database.
Credit: security@hashicorp.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| HashiCorp Vault | <1.11.9 | |
| HashiCorp Vault | <1.11.9 | |
| HashiCorp Vault | >=1.12.0<1.12.5 | |
| HashiCorp Vault | >=1.12.0<1.12.5 | |
| HashiCorp Vault | >=1.13.0<1.13.1 | |
| HashiCorp Vault | >=1.13.0<1.13.1 | |
| redhat/Vault | <1.13.1 | 1.13.1 |
| redhat/Vault | <1.12.5 | 1.12.5 |
| redhat/and | <1.11.9 | 1.11.9 |
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Reference Links
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-0620
- https://discuss.hashicorp.com/t/hcsec-2023-12-vault-s-microsoft-sql-database-storage-backend-vulnerable-to-sql-injection-via-configuration-file/52080/1
- https://github.com/hashicorp/vault/pull/19591
- https://github.com/hashicorp/vault/releases/tag/v1.11.9
- https://github.com/hashicorp/vault/releases/tag/v1.12.5
- https://github.com/hashicorp/vault/releases/tag/v1.13.1
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230526-0008/
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-v3hp-mcj5-pg39 (Advisory)
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:1326
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2023-0620
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:3742
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:5006
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2184663
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-0620 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-0620 https://discuss.hashicorp.com/t/hcsec-2023-12-vault-s-microsoft-sql-database-storage-backend-vulnerable-to-sql-injection-via-configuration-file/52080
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-0620?
CVE-2023-0620 is a vulnerability in HashiCorp Vault and Vault Enterprise that allows SQL injection attacks when using the Microsoft SQL Database Storage Backend.
Which versions of HashiCorp Vault and Vault Enterprise are affected by CVE-2023-0620?
Versions 0.8.0 until 1.13.1 of HashiCorp Vault and Vault Enterprise are affected by CVE-2023-0620.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-0620?
CVE-2023-0620 has a severity rating of 6.7 (medium).
How can I fix CVE-2023-0620?
To fix CVE-2023-0620, upgrade to a version of HashiCorp Vault and Vault Enterprise that is not affected by the vulnerability.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-0620?
You can find more information about CVE-2023-0620 on the National Vulnerability Database (NVD) website, the HashiCorp forums, and the GitHub repository for HashiCorp Vault.
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