CVE-2018-15751
UnknownEPSS 5.20%
Last modified
CVE-2018-15751 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. SaltStack Salt before 2017.7.8 and 2018.3.x before 2018.3.3 allow remote attackers to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary commands via salt-api(netapi).. EPSS estimates a 5.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
SaltStack Salt before 2017.7.8 and 2018.3.x before 2018.3.3 allow remote attackers to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary commands via salt-api(netapi).
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Saltstack | Salt | < 2017.7.8 |
| Saltstack | Salt | >= 2018.3.0, < 2018.3.3 |
References
- https://docs.saltstack.com/en/2017.7/topics/releases/2017.7.8.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://docs.saltstack.com/en/latest/topics/releases/2018.3.3.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://groups.google.com/d/msg/salt-users/L9xqcJ0UXxs/qgDj42obBQAJRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://groups.google.com/d/msg/salt-users/dimVF7rpphY/jn3Xv3MbBQAJRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://docs.saltstack.com/en/2017.7/topics/releases/2017.7.8.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://docs.saltstack.com/en/latest/topics/releases/2018.3.3.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://groups.google.com/d/msg/salt-users/L9xqcJ0UXxs/qgDj42obBQAJRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://groups.google.com/d/msg/salt-users/dimVF7rpphY/jn3Xv3MbBQAJRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-15751?
SaltStack Salt before 2017.7.8 and 2018.3.x before 2018.3.3 allow remote attackers to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary commands via salt-api(netapi).
How severe is CVE-2018-15751?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-15751 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-15751?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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