CVE-2022-3261

Plain-text passwords saved in /var/log/messages

Description

A flaw was found in OpenStack. Multiple components show plain-text passwords in /var/log/messages during the OpenStack overcloud update run, leading to a disclosure of sensitive information problem.

Categories

4.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory redhat.com
Affected: n/a openstack
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat OpenStack Platform 16.2
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-3261 vdb entry vendor advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2128834 vendor advisory issue tracking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-3261?
CVE-2022-3261 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-3261?
To fix CVE-2022-3261, 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-2022-3261 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-3261 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-2022-3261?
CVE-2022-3261 affects n/a openstack, Red Hat Red Hat OpenStack Platform 16.2.
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