CVE-2019-12399: Infoleak
When Connect workers in Apache Kafka 2.0.0, 2.0.1, 2.1.0, 2.1.1, 2.2.0, 2.2.1, or 2.3.0 are configured with one or more config providers, and a connector is created/updated on that Connect cluster to use an externalized secret variable in a substring of a connector configuration property value, then any client can issue a request to the same Connect cluster to obtain the connector's task configuration and the response will contain the plaintext secret rather than the externalized secrets variables.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-12399?
CVE-2019-12399 is a vulnerability in Apache Kafka that allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information.
Which versions of Apache Kafka are affected by CVE-2019-12399?
Apache Kafka versions 2.0.0, 2.0.1, 2.1.0, 2.1.1, 2.2.0, 2.2.1, and 2.3.0 are affected.
How severe is CVE-2019-12399?
CVE-2019-12399 has a severity rating of 7.5 (high).
How can I fix CVE-2019-12399?
To fix CVE-2019-12399, update Apache Kafka to version 2.0.2, 2.1.2, 2.2.2, or 2.3.1.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-12399?
You can find more information about CVE-2019-12399 at the following references: [1](https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r6af5ed95726874e9add022955be83c192428c248d1c9a1914aff89d9@%3Cannounce.apache.org%3E), [2](http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/01/14/1), [3](https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0939).