CVE-2024-22231: Syndic cache directory creation is vulnerable to a directory traversal attack
First published: Thu Jun 27 2024(Updated: )
Syndic cache directory creation is vulnerable to a directory traversal attack in salt project which can lead a malicious attacker to create an arbitrary directory on a Salt master.
Credit: security@vmware.com security@vmware.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| pip/salt | >=3006.0<3006.6 | 3006.6 |
| pip/salt | <3005.5 | 3005.5 |
| <3005.5<3006.6 | 3005.5 3006.6 |
Remedy
Upgrade Salt masters to 3005.5 or 3006.6
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Reference Links
- https://saltproject.io/security-announcements/2024-01-31-advisory/
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-22231
- https://saltproject.io/security-announcements/2024-01-31-advisory
- https://github.com/saltstack/salt/commit/e0cdb80b55123f4a024759ffcf2b3f0e0788e7ab
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-q27c-j6j9-53w3 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-22231?
CVE-2024-22231 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized directory creation on a Salt master.
How do I fix CVE-2024-22231?
To fix CVE-2024-22231, update to Salt version 3006.6 or 3005.5 as they contain the necessary patches.
What type of attack does CVE-2024-22231 expose Salt to?
CVE-2024-22231 exposes Salt to a directory traversal attack that allows for arbitrary directory creation.
Which versions of Salt are affected by CVE-2024-22231?
CVE-2024-22231 affects Salt versions prior to 3006.6 and up to 3005.5.
Who is the vendor behind the product related to CVE-2024-22231?
The vendor related to CVE-2024-22231 is SaltStack.
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