SaltStack wheel async unauth access

Before 3002.5 was released a problem was discovered in SaltStack Salt that is in the wheel async client, salt-api does not accept eauth credentials.As a result, an intruder can run any wheel modules on the master from remotely.

Impact

A lot of information disclosure can happen. It is possible to change certain system files or information, but the attacker has no control over what can be changed, or the scope of what the attacker can affect is restricted.There is a decrease in efficiency or a disruption in the availability of resources.

Mitigation / Precaution

• In order to patch this vulnerability, please install the official patch SaltStack wheel_async made available for supported, vulnerable instances.

Written by

Rejah Rehim

Co-founder, Director

Rejah brings more than 12 years of industry experience in Information Technology. He is a fervent security enthusiast and serves as a Project Leader at OWASP Foundation, and Commander (Hon.) at Kerala Police. He has authored two books titled “Effective Python Penetration Testing” and “Python Penetration Testing Cookbook” and is the creator of 9 Mozilla add-ons.