CVE-2026-5051
Medium
Description
HashiCorp Vault and Vault Enterprise prior to 2.0.1 audit device validation logic did not consistently apply plugin directory protections when the legacy file audit path option was used. This vulnerability (CVE-2026-5051) is fixed in 2.0.1, 1.21.6, 1.20.11, and 1.19.17.
SeverityMedium
CVSS4.4
Exploit probability—
Product
Vault
PublishedJul 1, 2026
First seenJul 1, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-22Path traversal
How to fix
Update
- HashiCorp Vault2.0.1 or later
- HashiCorp Vault Enterprise2.0.1 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| HashiCorp Vault | 1.20.1 ≤ v < 2.0.1 | 2.0.1 |
| HashiCorp Vault Enterprise | 1.19.0 ≤ v < 2.0.1 | 2.0.1 |
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