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Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File

CVE-2018-16856

High
7.5/10

Summary

OpenStack Octavia creates log files that are readable by all users. Sensitive information such as private keys can appear in these log files allowing for information exposure.

  • LOW
  • NETWORK
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  • UNCHANGED
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  • HIGH
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CWE-532 - Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File

It's quite common for applications to save logs. For example, whenever a user requests a resource from a particular website, the web server writes information about the request to a log file. These files are helpful for identifying abnormal system activity, bugs, and evaluating the security controls of the application. Security of log files is critical for the overall security of the application and its confidential resources. An application that lacks appropriate logging levels can expose sensitive user data and system information stored on the log files to malicious users. This info can be exploited to compromise your system.

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