Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2020-25592 is an authentication bypass in SaltStack Salt's salt-netapi component through version 3002. If exposed, an unauthorized user may be able to invoke Salt SSH, turning a management interface into a serious operational risk. The bundle does not provide CVSS scoring or confirmed active exploitation. Organizations using SaltStack Salt through 3002 with salt-netapi enabled are the primary concern, especially where the API is reachable beyond trusted administration networks. Treat as high priority where Salt manages production infrastructure or salt-netapi is exposed. Prioritize inventory and patch validation before broader hardening. Mitigation focus: Identify Salt installations at or below version 3002.; Apply applicable SaltStack or distribution security updates.; Check vendor advisories for the exact fixed package version..
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- CVSS
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- Known Exploited
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- Published
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://docs.saltstack.com/en/latest/topics/releases/index.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://www.saltstack.com/blog/on-november-3-2020-saltstack-publicly-disclosed-three-new-cves/CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- FEDORA-2020-9e040bd6ddCVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
- GLSA-202011-13CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
- [debian-lts-announce] 20201204 [SECURITY] [DLA 2480-1] salt security updateCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
- DSA-4837CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_DEBIAN
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