#VU21469 Inclusion of Sensitive Information in Log Files in Undertow - CVE-2019-10212

Vulnerability identifier: #VU21469

Vulnerability 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-2019-10212

CWE-ID: CWE-532

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Undertow
Server applications / Web servers

Vendor: Red Hat Inc.

Description

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

The vulnerability exists in Undertow DEBUG log implementation for io.undertow.request.security that stored user's credentials in plain text in a world-readable file. A local user can view contents of the debug file and gain access to login and passwords of Undertow users.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Undertow: 1.0.0 - 2.0.20

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External links
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2936

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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.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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