#VU97290 Cleartext storage of sensitive information in ActiveMQ Content Pack - CVE-2024-8689

Vulnerability identifier: #VU97290

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-8689

CWE-ID: CWE-312

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
ActiveMQ Content Pack
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: Palo Alto Networks, Inc.

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to cleartext storage of sensitive information. A remote attacker can gain access to the configured ActiveMQ credentials in log bundles.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

ActiveMQ Content Pack: before 1.1.15

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External links
https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2024-8689

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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?

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