CVE-2024-0831: Github.com/hashicorp/vault Hashicorp Vault May Expose Sensitive Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-vgh3-mwxq-rcp8
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CVSS 4.5
CWE-532
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-0831 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.5) hashicorp vault may expose sensitive vulnerability (CWE-532: Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File) affecting Github.com/hashicorp/vault libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves hashicorp vault may expose sensitive log information. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.15.5.

CVE-2024-0831 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-0831
GHSA Identifier GHSA-vgh3-mwxq-rcp8
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.5
CWE Classification CWE-532: Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File
Affected Product Github.com/hashicorp/vault
Package Ecosystem Go
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 4.5

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2024-0831

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: 1.15.5 
Upgrade github.com/hashicorp/vault to 1.15.5
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-2024-0831, 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 1.15.5), 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-532: Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File, where the product writes sensitive information to a log file. 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

Vault and Vault Enterprise (“Vault”) may expose sensitive information when enabling an audit device which specifies the `log_raw` option, which may log sensitive information to other audit devices, regardless of whether they are configured to use `log_raw`

CVE-2024-0831 Affected Github.com/hashicorp/vault Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.15.5
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
github.com/hashicorp/vault
golang/github.com/hashicorp/vault
Go
≥ 1.15.0
< 1.15.5
1.15.5

References

NVD — CVE-2024-0831 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-0831
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/hashicorp/vault/commit/2a72f2a8a5b57de88c22a2a94c4a5f08c6f3770b
developer.hashicorp.com/vault/docs/upgradin... WEB
https://developer.hashicorp.com/vault/docs/upgrading/upgrade-to-1.15.x#audit-devices-could-log-raw-data-despite-configuration
discuss.hashicorp.com/t/hcsec-2024-01-vau... WEB
https://discuss.hashicorp.com/t/hcsec-2024-01-vault-may-expose-sensitive-information-when-configuring-an-audit-log-device/62311
Github.com/hashicorp/vault Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/hashicorp/vault
Github.com/hashicorp/vault Security Information SECURITY
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240223-0005

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-0831?
CVE-2024-0831 is a security vulnerability in Github.com/hashicorp/vault involving Hashicorp Vault may expose sensitive log information under CWE-532: Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File.
Which Github.com/hashicorp/vault versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.15.5 across affected packages: github.com/hashicorp/vault.
What version fixes CVE-2024-0831?
Upgrading to 1.15.5 (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 1.15.5. Upgrade your dependency to 1.15.5 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-0831?
CVE-2024-0831 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-0831?
CVE-2024-0831 is classified under CWE-532: Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File (The product writes sensitive information to a log file.).
How can I check Go dependencies for CVE-2024-0831?
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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