CVE-2021-27400
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.57%
Last modified
CVE-2021-27400 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. HashiCorp Vault and Vault Enterprise Cassandra integrations (storage backend and database secrets engine plugin) did not validate TLS certificates when connecting to Cassandra clusters. Fixed in 1.6.4 and 1.7.1. EPSS estimates a 0.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
HashiCorp Vault and Vault Enterprise Cassandra integrations (storage backend and database secrets engine plugin) did not validate TLS certificates when connecting to Cassandra clusters. Fixed in 1.6.4 and 1.7.1
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hashicorp | Vault | < 1.6.4 |
| Hashicorp | Vault | >= 1.7.0, < 1.7.1 |
References
Timeline
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- Status
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-27400?
HashiCorp Vault and Vault Enterprise Cassandra integrations (storage backend and database secrets engine plugin) did not validate TLS certificates when connecting to Cassandra clusters. Fixed in 1.6.4 and 1.7.1
How severe is CVE-2021-27400?
CVE-2021-27400 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-27400?
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-2021-27400?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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