CVE-2021-38554
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.91%
Last modified
CVE-2021-38554 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. HashiCorp Vault and Vault Enterprise’s UI erroneously cached and exposed user-viewed secrets between sessions in a single shared browser. Fixed in 1.8.0 and pending 1.7.4 / 1.6.6 releases.. EPSS estimates a 0.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
HashiCorp Vault and Vault Enterprise’s UI erroneously cached and exposed user-viewed secrets between sessions in a single shared browser. Fixed in 1.8.0 and pending 1.7.4 / 1.6.6 releases.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hashicorp | Vault | < 1.8.0 |
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-2021-38554?
HashiCorp Vault and Vault Enterprise’s UI erroneously cached and exposed user-viewed secrets between sessions in a single shared browser. Fixed in 1.8.0 and pending 1.7.4 / 1.6.6 releases.
How severe is CVE-2021-38554?
CVE-2021-38554 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38554?
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-2021-38554?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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