CVE-2020-16846
CISA KEVPublished November 3, 2021 · Updated April 3, 2026
high
Official Description+
SaltStack Salt allows an unauthenticated user with network access to the Salt API to use shell injections to run code on the Salt API using the SSH client. This vulnerability affects any users running the Salt API.
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product |
|---|---|
| SaltStack | Salt |
Patch Status
Patch by 2022-05-03
Recommended Actions
- Check if your systems use any of the affected products listed above.
- Apply vendor patches immediately if available.
- This vulnerability is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog — prioritize remediation.
- Monitor vendor advisories for updates and additional mitigations.
- Review logs for indicators of compromise related to CVE-2020-16846.