CVE-2020-13223 : Security Advisory and Response

HashiCorp Vault and Vault Enterprise logged proxy environment variables that potentially included sensitive credentials. Fixed in versions 1.3.6 and 1.4.2.

Understanding CVE-2020-13223

This CVE involves a vulnerability in HashiCorp Vault and Vault Enterprise related to logging proxy environment variables that could expose sensitive credentials.

What is CVE-2020-13223?

CVE-2020-13223 is a security issue in HashiCorp Vault and Vault Enterprise that could lead to the exposure of sensitive credentials due to the logging of proxy environment variables.

The Impact of CVE-2020-13223

The vulnerability could potentially allow unauthorized access to sensitive information, compromising the security and confidentiality of credentials stored in HashiCorp Vault and Vault Enterprise.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-13223

This section provides more technical insights into the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

HashiCorp Vault and Vault Enterprise logged proxy environment variables that may contain sensitive credentials, posing a security risk.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected systems: HashiCorp Vault and Vault Enterprise
Affected versions: Fixed in 1.3.6 and 1.4.2

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability could be exploited by attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive credentials through the logged proxy environment variables.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2020-13223 with the following steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Upgrade to the fixed versions 1.3.6 or 1.4.2 immediately.
Review and restrict access to the proxy environment variables.
Monitor and audit the logging mechanisms for sensitive information.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement secure coding practices to avoid similar vulnerabilities.
Regularly update and patch HashiCorp Vault and Vault Enterprise to address security issues.

Patching and Updates

Ensure timely installation of security patches and updates to prevent exploitation of known vulnerabilities.