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CVE-2022-22941

8.8 · HIGH

An issue was discovered in SaltStack Salt in versions before 3002.8, 3003.4, 3004.1.

Published Mar 29, 2022CWE-732EPSS 1.34%

Overview

CVE-2022-22941 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 29, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

An issue was discovered in SaltStack Salt in versions before 3002.8, 3003.4, 3004.1. When configured as a Master-of-Masters, with a publisher_acl, if a user configured in the publisher_acl targets any minion connected to the Syndic, the Salt Master incorrectly interpreted no valid targets as valid, allowing configured users to target any of the minions connected to the syndic with their configured commands. This requires a syndic master combined with publisher_acl configured on the Master-of-Masters, allowing users specified in the publisher_acl to bypass permissions, publishing authorized commands to any configured minion.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

GitHubgithub.com/saltstack/salt/releases%2CRefrepo.saltproject.io/Refsaltproject.io/security_announcements/salt-security-advisory-release/%2CRefsecurity.gentoo.org/glsa/202310-22GitHubgithub.com/saltstack/salt/releases%2CRefrepo.saltproject.io/Refsaltproject.io/security_announcements/salt-security-advisory-release/%2CRefsecurity.gentoo.org/glsa/202310-22

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-22941?

CVE-2022-22941 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 29, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2022-22941?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2022-22941?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2022-22941?

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