CVE-2023-31056

CloverDX before 5.17.3 writes passwords to the audit log in certain situations, if the audit log is enabled and single sign-on is not employed

Critical · published April 24, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.1
EPSS
1%
Percentile
49.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 Oops! In CloverDX versions before 5.17.3, passwords might end up in the audit log like unwanted confetti at a surprise party! Think of it like a restaurant where the chef accidentally writes down the secret sauce recipe on a public notice board instead of keeping it in a secure vault. If someone sees it, they could whip up the same secret and ruin the magic! An attacker could easily read sensitive passwords from the audit log, compromising user accounts and breaching your security wall. This could lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, and even loss of sensitive information. The consequences could be absolutely devastating for any organization relying on CloverDX!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the chef accidentally writes down the secret sauce recipe on a public notice board instead of keeping it in a secure vault. If someone sees it, they could whip up the same secret and ruin the magic! This vulnerability arises because CloverDX logs passwords in certain conditions, specifically if the audit log is enabled and single sign-on (SSO) is not in use. As a result, sensitive information could be exposed inadvertently.

What to do

An attacker could easily read sensitive passwords from the audit log, compromising user accounts and breaching your security wall. This could lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, and even loss of sensitive information. The consequences could be absolutely devastating for any organization relying on CloverDX! To protect yourself, upgrade to CloverDX versions 5.15.4, 5.16.2, 5.17.3, or 6.0.x immediately. Ensure that your audit logging does not include sensitive information. Regularly review your logging practices to enhance security. You've got this! By taking these steps, you'll fortify your defenses and keep your data safe. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.1 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AC:L/AV:N/A:H/C:H/I:H/PR:H/S:C/UI:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00620 · 49.0th percentile
Published
2023-04-24T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 24 APR 00:00Z
    CloverDX before 5.17.3 writes passwords to the audit log in certain situations, if the audit log is enabled and single sign-on is not employed
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