CVE-2020-35453
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.81%
Last modified
CVE-2020-35453 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. HashiCorp Vault Enterprise’s Sentinel EGP policy feature incorrectly allowed requests to be processed in parent and sibling namespaces. Fixed in 1.5.6 and 1.6.1.. EPSS estimates a 0.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
HashiCorp Vault Enterprise’s Sentinel EGP policy feature incorrectly allowed requests to be processed in parent and sibling namespaces. Fixed in 1.5.6 and 1.6.1.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hashicorp | Vault | >= 1.5.0, < 1.5.6 |
| Hashicorp | Vault | >= 1.6.0, < 1.6.1 |
References
Timeline
- Published
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- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-35453?
HashiCorp Vault Enterprise’s Sentinel EGP policy feature incorrectly allowed requests to be processed in parent and sibling namespaces. Fixed in 1.5.6 and 1.6.1.
How severe is CVE-2020-35453?
CVE-2020-35453 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-35453?
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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