CVE-2025-62349 Details
Description
Salt contains an authentication protocol version downgrade weakness that can allow a malicious minion to bypass newer authentication/security features by using an older request payload format, enabling minion impersonation and circumventing protections introduced in response to prior issues.
A vulnerability exists in Salt that allows a malicious minion to downgrade the authentication protocol and bypass newer security features. This is achieved by using an older request payload format, which can enable minion impersonation and circumvent protections that were introduced to address previous issues. The vulnerability affects Salt versions prior to 3006.17.
Users can upgrade to Salt version 3006.17 or later, where this vulnerability has been fixed. Instructions for upgrading can be found in the Salt User Guide.
Metrics
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No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
Volerion
Assessed Jan 30, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Jan 31, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://docs.saltproject.io/en/latest/topics/releases/3006.17.html | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor |
| https://docs.saltproject.io/en/latest/topics/releases/3007.9.html | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-287 | Improper Authentication | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Salt | All versions |
CPE
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jan 30, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |