CVE-2022-21704

Incorrect Default Permissions in log4js-node

Description

log4js-node is a port of log4js to node.js. In affected versions default file permissions for log files created by the file, fileSync and dateFile appenders are world-readable (in unix). This could cause problems if log files contain sensitive information. This would affect any users that have not supplied their own permissions for the files via the mode parameter in the config. Users are advised to update.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.03%
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Affected: log4js-node log4js-node
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/log4js-node/log4js-node/security/advisories/GHSA-82v2-mx6x-wq7q third party advisory patch
https://github.com/log4js-node/log4js-node/pull/1141/commits/8042252861a1b65adb66931fdf702ead34fa9b76 third party advisory patch
https://github.com/log4js-node/streamroller/pull/87 issue tracking third party advisory patch
https://github.com/log4js-node/log4js-node/blob/v6.4.0/CHANGELOG.md#640 third party advisory release notes
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/12/msg00014.html third party advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-21704?
CVE-2022-21704 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-21704?
To fix CVE-2022-21704, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-21704 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-21704 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-21704?
CVE-2022-21704 affects log4js-node log4js-node.
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