CVE-2025-1296: Github.com/hashicorp/nomad Nomad Is Vulnerable To Unintentional Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-c3q9-q986-vrwh
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CVSS 6.5
CWE-532
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2025-1296 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.5) nomad is vulnerable to unintentional vulnerability (CWE-532: Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File) affecting Github.com/hashicorp/nomad libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves nomad is vulnerable to unintentional exposure of the workload identity token and client secret token in audit logs. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2025-1296 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2025-1296
GHSA Identifier GHSA-c3q9-q986-vrwh
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.5
CWE Classification CWE-532: Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File
Affected Product Github.com/hashicorp/nomad
Package Ecosystem Go
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.5

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2025-1296

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Github.com/hashicorp/nomad 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/nomad fixed: Latest secure release 
Upgrade github.com/hashicorp/nomad to Latest secure release
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/nomad

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2025-1296, inspect your project dependencies for Github.com/hashicorp/nomad:

inspect dependencies for github.com/hashicorp/nomad

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

Nomad Community and Nomad Enterprise (“Nomad”) are vulnerable to unintentional exposure of the workload identity token and client secret token in audit logs. This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-1296, is fixed in Nomad Community Edition 1.9.7 and Nomad Enterprise 1.9.7, 1.8.11, and 1.7.19.

CVE-2025-1296 Affected Github.com/hashicorp/nomad Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
github.com/hashicorp/nomad
golang/github.com/hashicorp/nomad
Go
≤ 1.9.6

References

NVD — CVE-2025-1296 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-1296
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/hashicorp/nomad/commit/dc482bf9058faf7a192486eb52caa1d42646f6b3
discuss.hashicorp.com/t/hcsec-2025-04-nom... WEB
https://discuss.hashicorp.com/t/hcsec-2025-04-nomad-exposes-sensitive-workload-identity-and-client-secret-token-in-audit-logs/73737
Github.com/hashicorp/nomad Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/hashicorp/nomad
pkg.go.dev/vuln/go-2025-3510 WEB
https://pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2025-3510

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-1296?
CVE-2025-1296 is a security vulnerability in Github.com/hashicorp/nomad involving Nomad is vulnerable to unintentional exposure of the workload identity token and client secret token in audit logs under CWE-532: Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File.
Which Github.com/hashicorp/nomad versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: github.com/hashicorp/nomad.
What version fixes CVE-2025-1296?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is github.com/hashicorp/nomad affected?
Yes, github.com/hashicorp/nomad is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-1296?
CVE-2025-1296 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2025-1296?
CVE-2025-1296 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-2025-1296?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for github.com/hashicorp/nomad'. 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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