Specially crafted url can be created which leads to a directory traversal in the salt file server
CVE-2024-22232

7.7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Vmware

Vendor
CVE Published:
27 June 2024

What is CVE-2024-22232?

A directory traversal vulnerability in the Salt File Server allows an attacker to craft a specially designed URL that exploits the server's file path handling. This vulnerability enables a malicious user to access arbitrary files on the Salt master’s filesystem, potentially leading to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information. Admins of affected systems should implement security measures and updates to mitigate this vulnerability and protect against unauthorized file access.

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Affected Version(s)

Salt Project 0 < 3005.5, 3006.6

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.7
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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