Data Exposure Vulnerability in HashiCorp Consul Template
CVE-2022-38149

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Hashicorp
Status
Consul Template
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 August 2022

Summary

The vulnerability in HashiCorp Consul Template allows for the potential exposure of sensitive Vault secrets when improperly processing templates that utilize these secrets. It occurs in specific versions where the method *template.Template.Execute can leak secret data through error messages. This incident highlights the critical importance of proper input validation and the need for secure coding practices to safeguard sensitive information. The issue has been addressed in newer versions, reinforcing the necessity for users to update their installations to mitigate this risk effectively.

References

https://discuss.hashicorp.com
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https://discuss.hashicorp.com/t/hsec-2022-16-consul-templ...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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