CVE-2020-11651
SaltStack Salt Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
Summary
SaltStack Salt contains an authentication bypass vulnerability in the salt-master process ClearFuncs due to improperly validating method calls. The vulnerability allows a remote user to access some methods without authentication, which can be used to retrieve user tokens from the salt master and/or run commands on salt minions. Salt users who follow fundamental internet security guidelines and best practices are not affected by this vulnerability.
Affected software
Vendor: SaltStack · Product: Salt
What to do
This vulnerability appears in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, meaning it is being exploited in the wild. Prioritize patching affected systems and verify exposure across your estate.
Related vulnerabilities in SaltStack
| CVE | Name | EPSS | Exploited |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2020-16846 | SaltStack Salt Shell Injection Vulnerability | 99.6% | Yes |
| CVE-2020-11652 | SaltStack Salt Path Traversal Vulnerability | 86.1% | Yes |
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