SB2020020505 - Information disclosure in Apache Jackrabbit Oak

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SB2020020505 - Information disclosure in Apache Jackrabbit Oak

Published: February 5, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2020020505
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-1940)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in the optional initial password change and password expiration features. The code mandates the changed password to be passed as an additional attribute to the credentials object, but does not remove it upon processing during the first phase of the authentication. A remote attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References