Vulnerability identifier: #VU75421

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-28432

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
minio
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: minio.io

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the application. A remote attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system, including "MINIO_SECRET_KEY" and "MINIO_ROOT_PASSWORD".

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

minio: 2019-12-17T23-16-33Z - 2023-03-13T19-46-17Z

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External links
http://github.com/minio/minio/security/advisories/GHSA-6xvq-wj2x-3h3q
http://github.com/minio/minio/releases/tag/RELEASE.2023-03-20T20-16-18Z
http://www.greynoise.io/blog/openai-minio-and-why-you-should-always-use-docker-cli-scan-to-keep-your-supply-chain-clean
http://twitter.com/Andrew___Morris/status/1639325397241278464
http://viz.greynoise.io/tag/minio-information-disclosure-attempt

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.