CVE-2023-20898

CVE-2023-20898 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Saltstack Salt with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Git Providers can read from the wrong environment because they get the same cache directory base name in Salt masters prior to 3005.2 or 3006.2. Anything that uses Git Providers with different environments can get garbage data or the wrong data, which can lead to wrongful data disclosure, wrongful executions, data corruption and/or crash.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-20898?
Git Providers can read from the wrong environment because they get the same cache directory base name in Salt masters prior to 3005.2 or 3006.2. Anything that uses Git Providers with different environments can get garbage data or the wrong data, which can lead to wrongful data disclosure, wrongful executions, data corruption and/or crash.
How severe is CVE-2023-20898?
CVE-2023-20898 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-20898 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-20898?
CVE-2023-20898 affects Saltstack Salt. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-20898?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-20898 published?
CVE-2023-20898 was published on 2023-09-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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