CVE-2026-5051
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CVE-2026-5051 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.4/10 on the CVSS scale. HashiCorp Vault and Vault Enterprise prior to 2.0.1 audit device validation logic did not consistently apply plugin directory protections when the legacy file audit path option was used. This vulnerability (CVE-2026-5051) is fixed in 2.0.1, 1.21.6, 1.20.11, and 1.19.17.. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
HashiCorp Vault and Vault Enterprise prior to 2.0.1 audit device validation logic did not consistently apply plugin directory protections when the legacy file audit path option was used. This vulnerability (CVE-2026-5051) is fixed in 2.0.1, 1.21.6, 1.20.11, and 1.19.17.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| HashiCorp | Vault | >= 1.20.1, < 2.0.1 |
| HashiCorp | Vault Enterprise | >= 1.19.0, < 2.0.1 |
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Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Deferred
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