CVE-2019-8336

Name: CVE-2019-8336
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-03-05T23:29:02.863+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.25%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-8336 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. HashiCorp Consul (and Consul Enterprise) 1.4.x before 1.4.3 allows a client to bypass intended access restrictions and obtain the privileges of one other arbitrary token within secondary datacenters, because a token with literally "<hidden>" as its secret is used in unusual circumstances.. EPSS estimates a 1.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

HashiCorp Consul (and Consul Enterprise) 1.4.x before 1.4.3 allows a client to bypass intended access restrictions and obtain the privileges of one other arbitrary token within secondary datacenters, because a token with literally "<hidden>" as its secret is used in unusual circumstances.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.25%

65.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Hashicorp	Consul	>= 1.4.0, < 1.4.3

References

https://github.com/hashicorp/consul/issues/5423Mitigation, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/hashicorp/consul/issues/5423Mitigation, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 5, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-8336?

How severe is CVE-2019-8336?

Severity scoring for CVE-2019-8336 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-8336?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2019-8336?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST