CVE-2020-13250
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 2.85%
Last modified
CVE-2020-13250 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. HashiCorp Consul and Consul Enterprise include an HTTP API (introduced in 1.2.0) and DNS (introduced in 1.4.3) caching feature that was vulnerable to denial of service. Fixed in 1.6.6 and 1.7.4.. EPSS estimates a 2.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
HashiCorp Consul and Consul Enterprise include an HTTP API (introduced in 1.2.0) and DNS (introduced in 1.4.3) caching feature that was vulnerable to denial of service. Fixed in 1.6.6 and 1.7.4.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hashicorp | Consul | >= 1.2.0, < 1.6.6 |
| Hashicorp | Consul | >= 1.7.0, < 1.7.4 |
References
- https://github.com/hashicorp/consul/blob/v1.6.6/CHANGELOG.mdRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/hashicorp/consul/blob/v1.7.4/CHANGELOG.mdRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/hashicorp/consul/pull/8023Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/hashicorp/consul/blob/v1.6.6/CHANGELOG.mdRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/hashicorp/consul/blob/v1.7.4/CHANGELOG.mdRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/hashicorp/consul/pull/8023Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-13250?
HashiCorp Consul and Consul Enterprise include an HTTP API (introduced in 1.2.0) and DNS (introduced in 1.4.3) caching feature that was vulnerable to denial of service. Fixed in 1.6.6 and 1.7.4.
How severe is CVE-2020-13250?
CVE-2020-13250 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-13250?
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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