CVE-2016-9639

Salt before 2015.8.11 allows deleted minions to read or write to minions with the same id, related to caching

published February 7, 2017

CVSS
—
EPSS
3%
Percentile
85.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A deleted minion can still write to another minion with the same ID! This caching mishap lets leftover entries run amok, creating unexpected chaos. 😱 Think of it like a restaurant where an old, deleted order still influences new ones. If the kitchen doesn’t clear the previous orders properly, they might serve up a dish that was supposed to be off the menu! 🍽️ This vulnerability allows a deleted minion to access or manipulate data of another active minion with the same ID, leading to potentially unauthorized operations. Imagine a rogue ex-employee still able to access sensitive company information!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where an old, deleted order still influences new ones. If the kitchen doesn’t clear the previous orders properly, they might serve up a dish that was supposed to be off the menu! 🍽️ Salt before version 2015.8.11 has a caching flaw that allows deleted minions to read or write data associated with active minions sharing the same ID, bypassing intended restrictions.

What to do

This vulnerability allows a deleted minion to access or manipulate data of another active minion with the same ID, leading to potentially unauthorized operations. Imagine a rogue ex-employee still able to access sensitive company information! Upgrade to Salt version 2015.8.11 or later to resolve this issue. Review your current minion configurations and ensure that any deleted minions are fully purged from your system. Regular audits of your caching policy can help prevent similar issues in the future. You’ve got this! With a quick upgrade, you’ll be on your way to ensuring your system’s integrity! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02602 · 85.2th percentile
Published
2017-02-07T17:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 07 FEB 17:00Z
    Salt before 2015.8.11 allows deleted minions to read or write to minions with the same id, related to caching
    cvelistv5