CVE-2023-1782CWE-862

Nomad Unauthenticated Client Agent HTTP Request Privilege Escalation

Critical · published April 5, 2023

CVSS v3.1
10.0
EPSS
1%
Percentile
55.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Unauthenticated access is a serious issue! Users can bypass ACL authorizations in HashiCorp Nomad versions 1.5.0 to 1.5.2 if mTLS isn’t enabled — it’s like leaving the back door wide open for anyone to waltz in! 🔥 Think of it as a VIP club without a bouncer; anyone can walk in and access sensitive areas if the proper security measures aren’t in place. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to access and manipulate cluster resources without any authentication, potentially leading to unauthorized changes, data theft, or even complete control over critical systems. The consequences could be absolutely devastating for your infrastructure!

Put simply

Think of it as a VIP club without a bouncer; anyone can walk in and access sensitive areas if the proper security measures aren’t in place. CVE-2023-1782 allows unauthenticated users to bypass intended ACL authorizations due to the absence of mutual TLS (mTLS) in HashiCorp Nomad and Nomad Enterprise versions 1.5.0 to 1.5.2.

What to do

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to access and manipulate cluster resources without any authentication, potentially leading to unauthorized changes, data theft, or even complete control over critical systems. The consequences could be absolutely devastating for your infrastructure! Upgrade to version 1.5.3 immediately to close this critical security hole. Additionally, consider enabling mTLS in your cluster configurations to enhance your security posture. Regularly review and tighten your access control policies. You've got this! Following these steps will help secure your Nomad setup in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
10.0 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00765 · 55.0th percentile
Weakness
CWE-862 · Missing Authorization
Published
2023-04-05T19:10Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 05 APR 19:10Z
    Nomad Unauthenticated Client Agent HTTP Request Privilege Escalation
    cvelistv5