CVE-2023-5834: hashicorp vagrant
CVSS: 7.8v3.1HighModified
AliasesGHSA-47xw-vw6m-w9fq
Published 27-10-2023Last modified 09-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2023-5834 is a high (CVSS 7.8) vulnerability in hashicorp vagrant. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 12.2% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.22%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 27-10-2023PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 09-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
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.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 3 sources · 1 versionHigh 7.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSources3 sources · 3.8–7.8
- CVE.orgCNA3.8LowCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:NDiffers
- OSV · GoEcosystem advisory · calculated3.8LowCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:NDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.22%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
12%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.22% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.22%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-1386Insecure Operation on Windows Junction / Mount PointThe product opens a file or directory, but it does not properly prevent the name from being associated with a junction or mount point to a destination that is outside of the intended control sphere.
- CWE-59Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.
Affected systems
Github.com/hashicorp1 product
- vagrant< 2.4.0
Hashicorp1 product
- vagrant< 2.4.0
2 vendors · 2 products
References
3 links
- github.com/hashicorp/vagrantPACKAGE