Vulnerabilities in pkg:golang/github.com/hashicorp/vault-plugin-secrets-gcp

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-75pc-qvwc-jf3g
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2020-12757 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) improper input validation vulnerability (CWE-20: Improper Input Validation) affecting Github.com/hashicorp/vault plugin secrets gcp libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves improper input validation in hashicorp vault. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.6.2.

1 Known Advisory Record(s)
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pkg:golang/github.com/hashicorp/vault-plugin-secrets-gcp

1 Known Advisory Record(s)

Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:golang/github.com/hashicorp/vault-plugin-secrets-gcp. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-75pc-qvwc-jf3g CVE-2020-12757 CRITICAL Improper Input Validation in HashiCorp Vault

CVE-2020-12757 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2020-12757
GHSA Identifier GHSA-75pc-qvwc-jf3g
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-20: Improper Input Validation
Affected Product Github.com/hashicorp/vault plugin secrets gcp
Package Ecosystem Go
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 9.8

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:H/I:H/A:H).

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 High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2020-12757

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Github.com/hashicorp/vault plugin secrets gcp 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-plugin-secrets-gcp fixed: 0.6.2 
Upgrade github.com/hashicorp/vault-plugin-secrets-gcp to 0.6.2
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-plugin-secrets-gcp

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2020-12757, inspect your project dependencies for Github.com/hashicorp/vault plugin secrets gcp:

inspect dependencies for github.com/hashicorp/vault-plugin-secrets-gcp

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Github.com/hashicorp/vault plugin secrets gcp in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 0.6.2), 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-20: Improper Input Validation, where the product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. In Github.com/hashicorp/vault plugin secrets gcp, 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 1.4.x before 1.4.2 in Go package github.com/hashicorp/vault-plugin-secrets-gcp/plugin has Incorrect Access Control.

CVE-2020-12757 Affected Github.com/hashicorp/vault plugin secrets gcp Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.6.2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
github.com/hashicorp/vault-plugin-secrets-gcp
golang/github.com/hashicorp/vault-plugin-secrets-gcp
Go
< 0.6.2
0.6.2

References

NVD — CVE-2020-12757 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-12757
Github.com/hashicorp/vault plugin secrets gcp Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/hashicorp/vault-plugin-secrets-gcp/pull/85
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/hashicorp/vault-plugin-secrets-gcp/commit/e43d20870c50f7428dead1411debcec075b35fb4
Github.com/hashicorp/vault plugin secrets gcp Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/hashicorp/vault/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md
Github.com/hashicorp/vault plugin secrets gcp Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/hashicorp/vault/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md#142-may-21st-2020
www.hashicorp.com/blog/category/vault WEB
https://www.hashicorp.com/blog/category/vault

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-12757?
CVE-2020-12757 is a security vulnerability in Github.com/hashicorp/vault plugin secrets gcp involving Improper Input Validation in HashiCorp Vault under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation.
Which Github.com/hashicorp/vault plugin secrets gcp versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.6.2 across affected packages: github.com/hashicorp/vault-plugin-secrets-gcp.
What version fixes CVE-2020-12757?
Upgrading to 0.6.2 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is github.com/hashicorp/vault-plugin-secrets-gcp affected?
Yes, github.com/hashicorp/vault-plugin-secrets-gcp is affected in releases prior to 0.6.2. Upgrade your dependency to 0.6.2 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-12757?
CVE-2020-12757 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2020-12757?
CVE-2020-12757 is classified under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation (The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.).
How can I check Go dependencies for CVE-2020-12757?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for github.com/hashicorp/vault-plugin-secrets-gcp'. 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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