CVE-2023-34049

Salt security advisory release - 2023-OCT-27

Description

The Salt-SSH pre-flight option copies the script to the target at a predictable path, which allows an attacker to force Salt-SSH to run their script. If an attacker has access to the target VM and knows the path to the pre-flight script before it runs they can ensure Salt-SSH runs their script with the privileges of the user running Salt-SSH. Do not make the copy path on the target predictable and ensure we check return codes of the scp command if the copy fails.

6.7

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.05%

Affected: Salt SALT

References

Link	Tags
https://saltproject.io/security-announcements/2023-10-27-advisory/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-34049?: CVE-2023-34049 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-34049?: To fix CVE-2023-34049, 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-2023-34049 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-34049 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-2023-34049?: CVE-2023-34049 affects Salt SALT.

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