CVE-2023-44483: Apache Santuario: Private Key disclosure in debug-log output
All versions of Apache Santuario - XML Security for Java prior to 2.2.6, 2.3.4, and 3.0.3, when using the JSR 105 API, are vulnerable to an issue where a private key may be disclosed in log files when generating an XML Signature and logging with debug level is enabled. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.2.6, 2.3.4, or 3.0.3, which fixes this issue.
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Apache Santuario could allow a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the storage of a private key in the log files when using the JSR 105 API. By gaining access to the log files, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain the private key information, and use this information to launch further attacks against the affected system.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-44483?
CVE-2023-44483 is a vulnerability in Apache Santuario - XML Security for Java that allows the disclosure of a private key in log files when generating an XML Signature and logging with debug level is enabled.
How does CVE-2023-44483 affect Apache Santuario?
CVE-2023-44483 affects all versions of Apache Santuario - XML Security for Java prior to 2.2.6, 2.3.4, and 3.0.3 when using the JSR 105 API.
How can I fix CVE-2023-44483?
To fix CVE-2023-44483, users are recommended to upgrade Apache Santuario - XML Security for Java to version 3.0.3 if using version 3, version 2.2.6 if using version 2, or version 2.3.4 if using version 3.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-44483?
More information about CVE-2023-44483 can be found on the Apache Santuario mailing list, the Openwall OSS Security mailing list, and the NIST National Vulnerability Database.
What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2023-44483?
The CWE ID for CVE-2023-44483 is 532.