CVE-2023-5077: Github.com/hashicorp/vault Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-86c6-3g63-5w64
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CVSS 7.6
CWE-266 CWE-732
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-5077 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.6) remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-266: Incorrect Privilege Assignment) affecting Github.com/hashicorp/vault libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves hashicorp vault incorrect permission assignment for critical resource vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.13.0.

CVE-2023-5077 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-5077
GHSA Identifier GHSA-86c6-3g63-5w64
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.6
CWE Classification CWE-266: Incorrect Privilege Assignment
Affected Product Github.com/hashicorp/vault
Package Ecosystem Go
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.6

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

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity High (AC:H)
Privileges Required High (PR:H)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Changed (S:C)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2023-5077

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: 1.13.0 
Upgrade github.com/hashicorp/vault to 1.13.0
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-2023-5077, 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 1.13.0), 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-266: Incorrect Privilege Assignment, where a product incorrectly assigns a privilege to a particular actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. 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

The Vault and Vault Enterprise ("Vault") Google Cloud secrets engine did not preserve existing Google Cloud IAM Conditions upon creating or updating rolesets. Fixed in Vault 1.13.0.

CVE-2023-5077 Affected Github.com/hashicorp/vault Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.13.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
github.com/hashicorp/vault
golang/github.com/hashicorp/vault
Go
< 1.13.0
1.13.0

References

NVD — CVE-2023-5077 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-5077
discuss.hashicorp.com/t/hcsec-2023-30-vau... WEB
https://discuss.hashicorp.com/t/hcsec-2023-30-vault-s-google-cloud-secrets-engine-removed-existing-iam-conditions-when-creating-updating-rolesets/58654
Github.com/hashicorp/vault Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/hashicorp/vault

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-5077?
CVE-2023-5077 is a security vulnerability in Github.com/hashicorp/vault involving Hashicorp Vault Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource vulnerability under CWE-266: Incorrect Privilege Assignment.
Which Github.com/hashicorp/vault versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.13.0 across affected packages: github.com/hashicorp/vault.
What version fixes CVE-2023-5077?
Upgrading to 1.13.0 (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 1.13.0. Upgrade your dependency to 1.13.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-5077?
CVE-2023-5077 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.6 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-5077?
CVE-2023-5077 is classified under CWE-266: Incorrect Privilege Assignment (A product incorrectly assigns a privilege to a particular actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.).
How can I check Go dependencies for CVE-2023-5077?
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.
Machine-readable OSV JSON OSV v1.5 Schema
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