#VU83886 Cleartext transmission of sensitive information in Quarkus - CVE-2023-1584

Vulnerability identifier: #VU83886

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-1584

CWE-ID: CWE-319

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Quarkus
Server applications / Frameworks for developing and running applications

Vendor: Red Hat Inc.

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to Quarkus OIDC can leak both ID and access tokens in the authorization code flow when an insecure HTTP protocol is used. A remote attacker  can gain access to potentially sensitive information.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Quarkus: 3.0.0-CR1 - 3.0.4

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External links
https://github.com/quarkusio/quarkus/pull/32192
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-1584
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:3809
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2180886
https://github.com/quarkusio/quarkus/pull/33414

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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 local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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