Improper Neutralization Affecting openbao package, versions <2.3.2-r0


Severity

Recommended
low

Based on default assessment until relevant scores are available.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.03% (7th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-ALPINE322-OPENBAO-13704028
  • published24 Oct 2025
  • disclosed9 Aug 2025

Introduced: 9 Aug 2025

CVE-2025-55000  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-156  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Alpine:3.22 openbao to version 2.3.2-r0 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream openbao package and not the openbao package as distributed by Alpine. See How to fix? for Alpine:3.22 relevant fixed versions and status.

OpenBao exists to provide a software solution to manage, store, and distribute sensitive data including secrets, certificates, and keys. In versions 0.1.0 through 2.3.1, OpenBao's TOTP secrets engine could accept valid codes multiple times rather than strictly-once. This was caused by unexpected normalization in the underlying TOTP library. To work around, ensure that all codes are first normalized before submitting to the OpenBao endpoint. TOTP code verification is a privileged action; only trusted systems should be verifying codes.