Token Validation Flaw in SaltStack's Salt Master Affects Security
CVE-2024-38822

2.7LOW

Key Information:

Vendor

Vmware
Status
Salt
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 June 2025

What is CVE-2024-38822?

The Salt Master in SaltStack allows multiple methods to bypass minion token validation, which could enable a compromised minion to impersonate another minion. This vulnerability poses a significant security risk, as it undermines the authenticity of communications within the Salt ecosystem. Users should promptly review the affected versions and implement recommended patches to secure their environments.

Affected Version(s)

SALT 3006.x < 3006.12

SALT 3007.x < 3007.4

References

https://docs.saltproject.io/en/3006/topics/releases/3006....
https://docs.saltproject.io/en/3007/topics/releases/3007....

CVSS V3.1

Score:
2.7
Severity:
LOW
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2024-38822 : Token Validation Flaw in SaltStack's Salt Master Affects Security