CVE-2021-25315

salt-api unauthenticated remote code execution

Description

CWE - CWE-287: Improper Authentication vulnerability in SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP 3; openSUSE Tumbleweed allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code via salt without the need to specify valid credentials. This issue affects: SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP 3 salt versions prior to 3002.2-3. openSUSE Tumbleweed salt version 3002.2-2.1 and prior versions. This issue affects: SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP 3 salt versions prior to 3002.2-3. openSUSE Tumbleweed salt version 3002.2-2.1 and prior versions.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.16%
Vendor Advisory suse.com
Affected: SUSE SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP 3
Affected: openSUSE Tumbleweed
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1182382 issue tracking vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-25315?
CVE-2021-25315 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-25315?
To fix CVE-2021-25315, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-25315 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-25315 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-25315?
CVE-2021-25315 affects SUSE SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP 3, openSUSE Tumbleweed.
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