CVE-2017-8109

salt: Minion code copies over configuration from the Salt Master without adjusting permissions

Published Apr 25, 2017 CVSS 3.0 · 7.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The salt-ssh minion code in SaltStack Salt 2016.11 before 2016.11.4 copied over configuration from the Salt Master without adjusting permissions, which might leak credentials to local attackers on configured minions (clients).

Analysis

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Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2017-0126 The salt-ssh minion code in SaltStack Salt 2016.11 before 2016.11.4 copied over configuration from the Salt Master without adjusting permissions, which might leak credentials to local attackers on configured minions (clients).
Github GHSA Github GHSA GHSA-xcx4-5wq7-g5g7 SaltStack Salt Information Exposure
History

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Weaknesses
  • CWE-200

    Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor

  • CWE-732

    Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 4:27 PM
Reserved
Apr 25, 2017, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Apr 25, 2017, 5:59 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 1:25 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Apr 25, 2017, 12:00 AM