SB2023091162 - Inclusion of sensitive information into log files in Elasticsearch
Published: September 11, 2023
Security Bulletin ID
SB2023091162
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Inclusion of Sensitive Information in Log Files (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-31417)
The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to software can include sensitive information into audit logs log files when using certain deprecated URIs for APIs. A local user with access to the application's log can obtain potentially sensitive information, such as passwords and tokens in clear text.
Note that audit logging is disabled by default and needs to be explicitly enabled.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.