CVE-2023-34049: Salt security advisory release - 2023-OCT-27
First published: Thu Nov 14 2024(Updated: )
The Salt-SSH pre-flight option copies the script to the target at a predictable path, which allows an attacker to force Salt-SSH to run their script.
Credit: security@vmware.com security@vmware.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| SaltStack Salt | <3005.4<3006.4 | 3005.4 3006.4 |
| pip/salt | >=3006.0rc1<3006.4 | 3006.4 |
| pip/salt | <3005.4 | 3005.4 |
Remedy
How to Mitigate:Upgrade Salt masters to 3005.4 or 3006.4
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Reference Links
- https://saltproject.io/security-announcements/2023-10-27-advisory/
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-34049
- https://saltproject.io/security-announcements/2023-10-27-advisory
- https://github.com/saltstack/salt/commit/286d55eb5a6e6bf9428405bdf5632b419bdf8444
- https://github.com/saltstack/salt/commit/7a14112f2a16ce70e3c3e1862c92e37af5f2c7a4
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-4277-m35q-7c9w (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-34049?
CVE-2023-34049 has a high severity level due to the potential for an attacker to run arbitrary scripts on the target system.
How do I fix CVE-2023-34049?
To fix CVE-2023-34049, upgrade Salt to version 3005.4 or 3006.4, as these versions contain the necessary security patch.
What impact does CVE-2023-34049 have on affected systems?
CVE-2023-34049 allows attackers to execute their scripts on compromised systems, which can lead to unauthorized access or data manipulation.
Which versions of Salt are affected by CVE-2023-34049?
CVE-2023-34049 affects Salt versions up to and including 3005.4 and 3006.4.
Is CVE-2023-34049 exploitable remotely?
Yes, CVE-2023-34049 is exploitable remotely if the Salt-SSH pre-flight option is enabled.
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