CVE-2023-0690: Boundary Workers Store Rotated Credentials in Plaintext Even When a Key Management Service Configured

Published Feb 8, 2023
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Updated

HashiCorp Boundary from 0.10.0 through 0.11.2 contain an issue where when using a PKI-based worker with a Key Management Service (KMS) defined in the configuration file, new credentials created after an automatic rotation may not have been encrypted via the intended KMS. This would result in the credentials being stored in plaintext on the Boundary PKI worker’s disk.

This issue is fixed in version 0.12.0.

Affected Software

1 affected component
HashiCorp Boundary>=0.10.0<0.12.0

Remediation

Information

Upgrade to Boundary 0.12.0. After upgrading, users should do one of the following to remediate the issue: * Wait for next worker authentication rotation to occur, typically within one week, at which point the new credentials should be properly encrypted. * Delete the worker from the system and re-authorize it, forcing the worker to generate a new set of credentials immediately, which will be encrypted.

Event History

Feb 8, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:27 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:27 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2023-0690.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-0690?

The severity of CVE-2023-0690 is high with a CVSS score of 7.1.

3

Which version of HashiCorp Boundary is affected by CVE-2023-0690?

HashiCorp Boundary versions 0.10.0 through 0.11.2 are affected by CVE-2023-0690.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2023-0690?

CVE-2023-0690 allows new credentials created after an automatic rotation to be not encrypted via the intended Key Management Service (KMS), resulting in the credentials being stored in plaintext.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2023-0690?

Yes, upgrading HashiCorp Boundary to a version above 0.11.2 will fix the vulnerability.

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