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OpenBao <2.5.3 Multiple Vulnerabilities CVSS 6.8

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Summary

CERT-Bund issued a security advisory identifying multiple vulnerabilities in OpenBao versions prior to 2.5.3 affecting Linux and UNIX systems. The vulnerabilities carry a CVSS Base Score of 6.8 (medium) and enable remote attackers to bypass security measures, conduct denial of service attacks, and execute SQL injection attacks. Mitigation measures are available.

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What changed

CERT-Bund published a security advisory disclosing multiple vulnerabilities in the OpenBao open-source secrets management solution. Affected versions are prior to 2.5.3, running on Linux and UNIX operating systems. The vulnerabilities enable remote attackers to bypass security safeguards, perform denial of service attacks, and execute SQL injection attacks.

Organizations using OpenBao for managing passwords, API keys, and certificates should assess whether they are running affected versions and apply available mitigation measures promptly. The advisory indicates mitigation is available from the vendor.

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Apr 21, 2026

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[WID-SEC-2026-1189] OpenBao: Mehrere Schwachstellen CVSS Base Score 6.8 (mittel) CVSS Temporal Score 5.9 (mittel) Remoteangriff ja Datum 20.04.2026 Stand 21.04.2026 Mitigation ja

Betroffene Systeme

Betriebssystem

  • Linux
  • UNIX

Produktbeschreibung

OpenBao ist eine Open-Source-Lösung für Secrets Management, die sensible Daten wie Passwörter, API-Schlüssel und Zertifikate sicher speichert und verwaltet.

Produkte

20.04.2026
- Open Source OpenBao <2.5.3

Angriff

Angriff

Ein Angreifer kann mehrere Schwachstellen in OpenBao ausnutzen, um Sicherheitsvorkehrungen zu umgehen, um einen Denial of Service Angriff durchzuführen, und um einen SQL-Injection Angriff durchzuführen. CVE Informationen Versionshistorie Feedback zum Advisory geben

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Classification

Agency
CERT-Bund
Published
April 20th, 2026
Instrument
Notice
Branch
Executive
Source language
de
Legal weight
Non-binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Minor

Who this affects

Applies to
Technology companies Government agencies
Industry sector
5112 Software & Technology
Activity scope
Vulnerability disclosure Secrets management
Geographic scope
Germany DE

Taxonomy

Primary area
Cybersecurity
Operational domain
IT Security
Compliance frameworks
NIST CSF
Topics
Data Privacy Information Security

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