HashiCorp Vault API Exposure Scanner
This scanner detects the use of HashiCorp Vault API exposure in digital assets. Exposure to an unsealed and unauthenticated state can lead to sensitive data breaches. Detection is crucial for maintaining the integrity and security of vault systems.
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Single Scan
Single Scan
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Asset Owner
Estimated Time
10 seconds
Time Interval
10 days 7 hours
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The HashiCorp Vault API is a pivotal software used predominantly in enterprise environments for secure secret management. It allows organizations to safely store and control access to sensitive information such as tokens, passwords, certificates, and encryption keys. HashiCorp Vault is versatile and can be deployed across different environments including cloud infrastructure, on-premise servers, or hybrid settings. The software is crucial for companies aiming to enhance their security posture by reducing the risk associated with secret leakage. It is employed by IT departments, security teams, and developers to simplify secure internal operations, streamline secret handling, and maintain compliance with regulatory standards.
The exposure vulnerability detected by this scanner relates to the API being accessible without requiring authentication, while still being in an unsealed state. This vulnerability arises due to improper configuration allowing unauthorized access to the API endpoints. If exploited, it can lead to malicious actors gaining access to confidential secrets and sensitive information. The exposure indicates significant misconfiguration as it deviates from the principle of least privilege, which is paramount in secret management solutions. It is crucial to address this vulnerability immediately to prevent unauthorized data access.
The vulnerability details involve technical aspects such as the endpoint /v1/sys/seal-status that reveals the unsealed state of the vault. If an attacker can send GET requests to this endpoint without authentication, it represents a configuration flaw. The response containing the 'sealed' parameter being false, and the presence of 'cluster_id', demonstrates that the vault is operational and without proper access control. This can lead to serious security implications if left unpatched.
The possible effects, when this exposure is exploited, are severe. Unauthorized users can potentially access and extract sensitive secrets due to the unsealed vault status being publicly visible. This can lead to privilege escalation, lateral movement within the network, and unauthorized data exposure. Sensitive business operations and data privacy could be compromised, leading to financial loss, reputational damage, and compliance violations.
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