CVE-2013-4438: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2013-4438: Salt (aka SaltStack) before 0.17.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary YAML code via unspecified v...

Salt (aka SaltStack) before 0.17.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary YAML code via unspecified vectors. NOTE: the vendor states that this might not be a vulnerability because the YAML to be loaded has already been determined to be safe.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 17, 2024, 03:54 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2013-4438 concerns very old Salt/SaltStack versions before 0.17.1 and a reported risk of remote arbitrary YAML code execution. The public record is sparse and includes a vendor caveat that the YAML input may already have been considered safe. Treat this as a legacy exposure issue requiring version confirmation, not as confirmed current exploitation. Exposure is most likely limited to organizations still running Salt/SaltStack versions earlier than 0.17.1. The bundle does not identify specific products, packages, deployment modes, or network prerequisites beyond the Salt version boundary. Prioritize as a legacy hygiene item unless an old Salt deployment is still reachable or business-critical. The public evidence does not support emergency handling, but unsupported infrastructure management software can carry outsized operational risk. Mitigation focus: Inventory Salt/SaltStack installations and identify versions older than 0.17.1.; Upgrade any pre-0.17.1 deployment to 0.17.1 or a supported current release.; Review Salt vendor release notes and advisories for environment-specific guidance..

Prepared: Jun 14, 2026, 15:13 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Nov 5, 2013, 18:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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