CVE-2021-27668
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 1.04%
Last modified
CVE-2021-27668 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. HashiCorp Vault Enterprise 0.9.2 through 1.6.2 allowed the read of license metadata from DR secondaries without authentication. Fixed in 1.6.3.. EPSS estimates a 1.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
HashiCorp Vault Enterprise 0.9.2 through 1.6.2 allowed the read of license metadata from DR secondaries without authentication. Fixed in 1.6.3.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hashicorp | Vault | >= 0.9.2, < 1.6.3 |
References
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202207-01Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202207-01Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-27668?
HashiCorp Vault Enterprise 0.9.2 through 1.6.2 allowed the read of license metadata from DR secondaries without authentication. Fixed in 1.6.3.
How severe is CVE-2021-27668?
CVE-2021-27668 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-27668?
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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