CVE-2023-1299

Nomad Job Submitter Privilege Escalation Using Workload Identity

Description

HashiCorp Nomad and Nomad Enterprise 1.5.0 allow a job submitter to escalate to management-level privileges using workload identity and task API. Fixed in 1.5.1.

Category

7.4
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.15%
Vendor Advisory hashicorp.com
Affected: HashiCorp Nomad
Affected: HashiCorp Nomad Enterprise
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://discuss.hashicorp.com/t/hcsec-2023-08-nomad-job-submitter-privilege-escalation-using-workload-identity/51389 issue tracking vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-1299?
CVE-2023-1299 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-1299?
To fix CVE-2023-1299, 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-2023-1299 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-1299 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-2023-1299?
CVE-2023-1299 affects HashiCorp Nomad, HashiCorp Nomad Enterprise.
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