CVE-2024-10006: Github.com/hashicorp/consul Hashicorp Consul Improper Neutralization Of Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-5c4w-8hhh-3c3h
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CVSS 8.3
CWE-116 CWE-644
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-10006 is a MODERATE (CVSS 8.3) hashicorp consul improper neutralization of vulnerability (CWE-116: Improper Encoding or Escaping of Output) affecting Github.com/hashicorp/consul libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves hashicorp consul improper neutralization of http headers for scripting syntax vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.20.1.

CVE-2024-10006 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-10006
GHSA Identifier GHSA-5c4w-8hhh-3c3h
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.3
CWE Classification CWE-116: Improper Encoding or Escaping of Output
Affected Product Github.com/hashicorp/consul
Package Ecosystem Go
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 8.3

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Changed (S:C)
Confidentiality Low (C:L)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability Low (A:L)

How to Fix CVE-2024-10006

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Github.com/hashicorp/consul dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

github.com/hashicorp/consul fixed: 1.20.1 
Upgrade github.com/hashicorp/consul to 1.20.1
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for github.com/hashicorp/consul

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2024-10006, inspect your project dependencies for Github.com/hashicorp/consul:

inspect dependencies for github.com/hashicorp/consul

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Github.com/hashicorp/consul in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.20.1), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-116: Improper Encoding or Escaping of Output, where the product prepares a structured message for communication with another component, but encoding or escaping of the data is either missing or done incorrectly. as a result, the intended structure of the message is not preserved. In Github.com/hashicorp/consul, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

A vulnerability was identified in Consul and Consul Enterprise ("Consul") such that using Headers in L7 traffic intentions could bypass HTTP header based access rules.

CVE-2024-10006 Affected Github.com/hashicorp/consul Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.20.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
github.com/hashicorp/consul
golang/github.com/hashicorp/consul
Go
≥ 1.9.0
< 1.20.1
1.20.1

References

NVD — CVE-2024-10006 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-10006
Github.com/hashicorp/consul Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/hashicorp/consul/pull/21816
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/hashicorp/consul/commit/d9206fc7e284a9244af4d62f8653a63ca30bd00c
discuss.hashicorp.com/t/hcsec-2024-23-con... WEB
https://discuss.hashicorp.com/t/hcsec-2024-23-consul-l7-intentions-vulnerable-to-headers-bypass
Github.com/hashicorp/consul Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/hashicorp/consul
Github.com/hashicorp/consul Security Information SECURITY
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20250110-0005

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-10006?
CVE-2024-10006 is a security vulnerability in Github.com/hashicorp/consul involving Hashicorp Consul Improper Neutralization of HTTP Headers for Scripting Syntax vulnerability under CWE-116: Improper Encoding or Escaping of Output.
Which Github.com/hashicorp/consul versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.20.1 across affected packages: github.com/hashicorp/consul.
What version fixes CVE-2024-10006?
Upgrading to 1.20.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is github.com/hashicorp/consul affected?
Yes, github.com/hashicorp/consul is affected in releases prior to 1.20.1. Upgrade your dependency to 1.20.1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-10006?
CVE-2024-10006 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-10006?
CVE-2024-10006 is classified under CWE-116: Improper Encoding or Escaping of Output (The product prepares a structured message for communication with another component, but encoding or escaping of the data is either missing or done incorrectly. As a result, the intended structure of the message is not preserved.).
How can I check Go dependencies for CVE-2024-10006?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for github.com/hashicorp/consul'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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