CVE-2022-30689: Github.com/hashicorp/vault HashiCorp Vault Improper Configuration Of Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-c5wc-v287-82pc
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CVSS 5.3
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-30689 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.3) hashicorp vault improper configuration of vulnerability (General Security Weakness) affecting Github.com/hashicorp/vault libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves hashicorp vault improper configuration of multi factor authentication. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.10.3.

CVE-2022-30689 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-30689
GHSA Identifier GHSA-c5wc-v287-82pc
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.3
CWE Classification General Security Weakness
Affected Product Github.com/hashicorp/vault
Package Ecosystem Go
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.3

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:U/C:N/I:L/A:N).

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

How to Fix CVE-2022-30689

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Github.com/hashicorp/vault 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/vault fixed: 1.10.3 
Upgrade github.com/hashicorp/vault to 1.10.3
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/vault

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2022-30689, inspect your project dependencies for Github.com/hashicorp/vault:

inspect dependencies for github.com/hashicorp/vault

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Github.com/hashicorp/vault in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.10.3), 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 General Security Weakness. In Github.com/hashicorp/vault, 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

HashiCorp Vault and Vault Enterprise from 1.10.0 to 1.10.2 did not correctly configure and enforce MFA on login after server restarts. This affects the Login MFA feature introduced in Vault and Vault Enterprise 1.10.0 and does not affect the separate Enterprise MFA feature set. Fixed in 1.10.3.

CVE-2022-30689 Affected Github.com/hashicorp/vault Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.10.3
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
github.com/hashicorp/vault
golang/github.com/hashicorp/vault
Go
≥ 1.10.0
< 1.10.3
1.10.3

References

NVD — CVE-2022-30689 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-30689
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/hashicorp/vault/commit/15baea5fa3e71c837c33b8bcbd8f06e0fbbc110d
discuss.hashicorp.com WEB
https://discuss.hashicorp.com
Github.com/hashicorp/vault Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/hashicorp/vault
Github.com/hashicorp/vault Security Information SECURITY
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202207-01
Github.com/hashicorp/vault Security Information SECURITY
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220629-0006

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-30689?
CVE-2022-30689 is a security vulnerability in Github.com/hashicorp/vault involving HashiCorp Vault improper configuration of multi factor authentication under General Security Weakness.
Which Github.com/hashicorp/vault versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.10.3 across affected packages: github.com/hashicorp/vault.
What version fixes CVE-2022-30689?
Upgrading to 1.10.3 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is github.com/hashicorp/vault affected?
Yes, github.com/hashicorp/vault is affected in releases prior to 1.10.3. Upgrade your dependency to 1.10.3 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-30689?
CVE-2022-30689 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-30689?
CVE-2022-30689 is classified under General Security Weakness.
How can I check Go dependencies for CVE-2022-30689?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for github.com/hashicorp/vault'. 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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