CVE-2021-3153 : Security Advisory and Response

HashiCorp Terraform Enterprise up to v202102-2 did not enforce an organization-level setting requiring two-factor authentication for users. This CVE was fixed in v202103-1.

Understanding CVE-2021-3153

This CVE highlights a security issue in HashiCorp Terraform Enterprise related to enforcing two-factor authentication at the organization level.

What is CVE-2021-3153?

The vulnerability in HashiCorp Terraform Enterprise up to v202102-2 allowed users within an organization to bypass the requirement of having two-factor authentication enabled.

The Impact of CVE-2021-3153

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information and resources within the organization, compromising data security.

Technical Details of CVE-2021-3153

This section discusses the specific technical aspects of the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

HashiCorp Terraform Enterprise up to v202102-2 failed to enforce an organization-level setting that required users to have two-factor authentication enabled.

Affected Systems and Versions

All versions of HashiCorp Terraform Enterprise up to v202102-2 are affected by this vulnerability.

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers could exploit this vulnerability by bypassing the two-factor authentication requirement, gaining unauthorized access to critical resources.

Mitigation and Prevention

Here are the steps to mitigate and prevent exploitation of CVE-2021-3153.

Immediate Steps to Take

Organizations should update to the fixed version v202103-1 to enforce two-factor authentication for users.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement a robust authentication and access control mechanism, including two-factor authentication, to enhance overall security.

Patching and Updates

Regularly update HashiCorp Terraform Enterprise to the latest versions and stay informed about security patches and fixes.