CVE-2023-0620

Vault Vulnerable to SQL Injection When Configuring the Microsoft SQL Database Storage Backend

Description

HashiCorp Vault and Vault Enterprise versions 0.8.0 through 1.13.1 are vulnerable to an SQL injection attack when configuring the Microsoft SQL (MSSQL) Database Storage Backend. When configuring the MSSQL plugin through the local, certain parameters are not sanitized when passed to the user-provided MSSQL database. An attacker may modify these parameters to execute a malicious SQL command. This issue is fixed in versions 1.13.1, 1.12.5, and 1.11.9.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.14%
Vendor Advisory hashicorp.com
Affected: HashiCorp Vault
Affected: HashiCorp Vault Enterprise
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://discuss.hashicorp.com/t/hcsec-2023-12-vault-s-microsoft-sql-database-storage-backend-vulnerable-to-sql-injection-via-configuration-file/52080/1 patch vendor advisory issue tracking
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230526-0008/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-0620?
CVE-2023-0620 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-0620?
To fix CVE-2023-0620, 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-2023-0620 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-0620 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-2023-0620?
CVE-2023-0620 affects HashiCorp Vault, HashiCorp Vault Enterprise.
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