Inclusion of Sensitive Information in Log Files in Logstash - CVE-2023-46672
Published: November 16, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU83213
CSH Severity: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-46672
CWE-ID: CWE-532
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Logstash
Logstash
Software vendor:
Elastic Stack
Elastic Stack
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to software may stores sensitive information into log files under certain circumstances. Sensitive data is stored in the Logstash keystore and referenced as a variable in Logstash configuration can be logged if Logstash is configured to use the JSON format. A local user can read the log files and gain access to sensitive data.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.