CVE-2025-22241
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-06-13
Last updated on: 2025-06-17
Assigner: VMware
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| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-22 | The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability involves the VirtKey class being overwritten when 'on-demand pillar' data is requested. It uses unvalidated input to create file paths to the 'pki directory'. This functionality is used to auto-accept Minion authentication keys based on a pre-placed authorization file at a specific location and is present in the default configuration.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized overwriting of files related to authentication keys, potentially allowing attackers to manipulate or auto-accept Minion authentication keys. This could compromise system integrity and confidentiality by allowing unauthorized access.