CWE Code: 264
Vulnerability Type: privilege_escalation
CVSS Score: 10.0
CWE Name:  Permissions Privileges and Access Controls
Summary: the salt master in salt (aka saltstack) 0.11.0 through 0.17.0 does not properly drop group privileges, which makes it easier for remote attackers to gain privileges.
Access Authentication: NONE
Access Complexity: LOW
Access Vector: NETWORK
Impact (C/I/A): COMPLETE/COMPLETE/COMPLETE
Published Date: 2013-11-05
Last Modified Date: 2013-11-06