Inclusion of sensitive information into log files in Apache NiFi



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2024-52067
CWE-ID CWE-532
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Apache Nifi
Server applications / Database software

Vendor Apache Foundation

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Inclusion of Sensitive Information in Log Files

EUVDB-ID: #VU100765

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-52067

CWE-ID: CWE-532 - Information Exposure Through Log Files

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to software stores sensitive information into log files when debugging is enabled. A local user can read the log files and gain access to sensitive parameter values.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apache Nifi: 1.16.0 - 2.0.0-M4

CPE2.3 External links

https://lists.apache.org/thread/9rz5rwn2zc7pfjq7ppqldqlc067tlcwd


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected application in order to exploit this vulnerability.

The attacker would have to login to the system and perform certain actions in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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