High severity8.2NVD Advisory· Published Aug 26, 2020· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2020-16251
CVE-2020-16251
Description
HashiCorp Vault and Vault Enterprise versions 0.8.3 and newer, when configured with the GCP GCE auth method, may be vulnerable to authentication bypass. Fixed in 1.2.5, 1.3.8, 1.4.4, and 1.5.1.
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Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
github.com/hashicorp/vaultGo | >= 0.8.3, < 1.2.5 | 1.2.5 |
github.com/hashicorp/vaultGo | >= 1.3.0, < 1.3.8 | 1.3.8 |
github.com/hashicorp/vaultGo | >= 1.4.0, < 1.4.4 | 1.4.4 |
github.com/hashicorp/vaultGo | >= 1.5.0, < 1.5.1 | 1.5.1 |
Affected products
5- HashiCorp/Vaultdescription
- osv-coords2 versions
>= 0.8.3, < 1.2.5+ 1 more
- (no CPE)range: >= 0.8.3, < 1.2.5
- (no CPE)range: >= 0.8.3, < 1.2.5
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
6- packetstormsecurity.com/files/159479/Hashicorp-Vault-GCP-IAM-Integration-Authentication-Bypass.htmlnvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB EntryWEB
- github.com/advisories/GHSA-4mp7-2m29-gqxfghsaADVISORY
- github.com/hashicorp/vault/blob/master/CHANGELOG.mdnvdRelease NotesThird Party AdvisoryWEB
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-16251ghsaADVISORY
- www.hashicorp.com/blog/category/vault/nvdProductVendor Advisory
- www.hashicorp.com/blog/category/vaultghsaWEB
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