CVE-2020-7220 : What You Need to Know

HashiCorp Vault Enterprise 0.11.0 through 1.3.1 fails, in certain circumstances, to revoke dynamic secrets for a mount in a deleted namespace. Fixed in 1.3.2.

Understanding CVE-2020-7220

HashiCorp Vault Enterprise vulnerability impacting versions 0.11.0 through 1.3.1.

What is CVE-2020-7220?

The vulnerability in HashiCorp Vault Enterprise allows dynamic secrets not to be revoked for a mount in a deleted namespace under specific conditions.

The Impact of CVE-2020-7220

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data stored in HashiCorp Vault, compromising the security and confidentiality of the information.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-7220

HashiCorp Vault Enterprise vulnerability technical specifics.

Vulnerability Description

HashiCorp Vault Enterprise versions 0.11.0 through 1.3.1 fail to revoke dynamic secrets for a mount in a deleted namespace.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Versions: 0.11.0 through 1.3.1

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers could exploit this vulnerability to access dynamic secrets in a deleted namespace, potentially leading to unauthorized data exposure.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent CVE-2020-7220.

Immediate Steps to Take

Upgrade HashiCorp Vault Enterprise to version 1.3.2 or newer, where the issue is resolved.
Monitor and audit access to dynamic secrets to detect any unauthorized activities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly review and update access controls and policies within HashiCorp Vault.
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing to identify and address any vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches and updates provided by HashiCorp promptly to ensure the security of the system.