CVE-2023-5834

CVE-2023-5834 is a low-severity vulnerability in Hashicorp Vagrant with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-59.

Key facts

Description

HashiCorp Vagrant's Windows installer targeted a custom location with a non-protected path that could be junctioned, introducing potential for unauthorized file system writes. Fixed in Vagrant 2.4.0.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-5834?
HashiCorp Vagrant's Windows installer targeted a custom location with a non-protected path that could be junctioned, introducing potential for unauthorized file system writes. Fixed in Vagrant 2.4.0.
How severe is CVE-2023-5834?
CVE-2023-5834 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.8, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-5834 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-5834?
CVE-2023-5834 affects Hashicorp Vagrant. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5834?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-5834 published?
CVE-2023-5834 was published on 2023-10-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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