CVE-2023-44483: Apache Santuario: Private Key disclosure in debug-log output

Published Oct 20, 2023
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Updated

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.

Other sources

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.

IBM

Affected Software

11 affected componentsFixes available
IBM Cognos Analytics<=12.0.0-12.0.3
IBM Cognos Analytics<=11.2.0-11.2.4 FP3
Apache Santuario XML Security for Java<2.2.6
Apache Santuario XML Security for Java>=2.3.0<2.3.4
Apache Santuario XML Security for Java>=3.0.0<3.0.3
maven/org.apache.santuario:xmlsec>=3.0.0<3.0.3
3.0.3
maven/org.apache.santuario:xmlsec<2.2.6
2.2.6
maven/org.apache.santuario:xmlsec>=2.3.0<2.3.4
2.3.4
redhat/santuario<2.2.6
2.2.6
redhat/santuario<2.3.4
2.3.4
redhat/santuario<3.0.3
3.0.3

Event History

Oct 20, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:23 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:23 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
10:15 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Advisory Published
via GitHub·12:31 PM
Oct 25, 2023
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·09:06 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2023-44483?

The CWE ID for CVE-2023-44483 is 532.

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