Vulnerability identifier: #VU83484

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-1633

CWE-ID: CWE-522

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
barbican
Web applications / Other software

Vendor: Openstack

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to application stores credentials in clear text in configuration files. A local user can read the configuration file and obtain credentials.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

barbican: 0.1.30 - 2015.1.0

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External links
http://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2181761

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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.