CVE-2024-22231: Syndic cache directory creation is vulnerable to a directory traversal attack

Published Jun 27, 2024
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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.

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
pip/salt>=3006.0<3006.6
3006.6
pip/salt<3005.5
3005.5
SaltStack Salt<3005.5, <3006.6
3005.53006.6

Remediation

Mitigation

Upgrade Salt masters to 3005.5 or 3006.6

Event History

Jun 27, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:51 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:51 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 AM
Weakness
Advisory Published
via GitHub·09:30 AM

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

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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