Nomad Client User Arbitrary File Write Vulnerability
CVE-2024-1329

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Hashicorp
Status
Nomad
Nomad Enterprise
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 February 2024

Summary

The vulnerability in HashiCorp Nomad and Nomad Enterprise versions 1.5.13 through 1.6.6 and 1.7.3 allows for arbitrary file write capabilities on the host system. This occurs due to insufficient validation of symlink paths by the template renderer. Attackers can exploit this flaw by creating malicious symlinks that lead to unauthorized file writes. The identified issue has been resolved in subsequent releases: Nomad 1.7.4, 1.6.7, and 1.5.14, highlighting the importance of keeping software updated to mitigate such vulnerabilities.

Affected Version(s)

Nomad 64 bit 0 <= 1.5.13

Nomad 64 bit 0 <= 1.6.6

Nomad 64 bit 0 <= 1.7.3

References

https://discuss.hashicorp.com/t/hcsec-2024-03-nomad-vulne...

CVSS V3.1

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

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Collectors

NVD DatabaseMitre Database
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