#VU79947 Cleartext storage of sensitive information in AMQ Broker


Published: 2023-08-24

Vulnerability identifier: #VU79947

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-4066

CWE-ID: CWE-312

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
AMQ Broker
Server applications / Application servers

Vendor: Red Hat Inc.

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to passwords stored in a secret `security-properties-prop-module` defined in ActivemqArtemisSecurity CR are shown in StatefulSet details yaml of AMQ Broker in clear text. A local user can gain access to sensitive information.


Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

AMQ Broker: 7.11.0


External links
http://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2224677


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.


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