CVE-2021-38698
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.47%
Last modified
CVE-2021-38698 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. HashiCorp Consul and Consul Enterprise 1.10.1 Txn.Apply endpoint allowed services to register proxies for other services, enabling access to service traffic. Fixed in 1.8.15, 1.9.9 and 1.10.2.. EPSS estimates a 1.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
HashiCorp Consul and Consul Enterprise 1.10.1 Txn.Apply endpoint allowed services to register proxies for other services, enabling access to service traffic. Fixed in 1.8.15, 1.9.9 and 1.10.2.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hashicorp | Consul | < 1.8.15 |
| Hashicorp | Consul | >= 1.9.0, < 1.9.9 |
| Hashicorp | Consul | >= 1.10.0, < 1.10.2 |
References
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-09Third Party Advisory
- https://www.hashicorp.com/blog/category/consulProduct, Vendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-09Third Party Advisory
- https://www.hashicorp.com/blog/category/consulProduct, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-38698?
HashiCorp Consul and Consul Enterprise 1.10.1 Txn.Apply endpoint allowed services to register proxies for other services, enabling access to service traffic. Fixed in 1.8.15, 1.9.9 and 1.10.2.
How severe is CVE-2021-38698?
CVE-2021-38698 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38698?
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-2021-38698?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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