CVE-2023-0436

Secret logging may occur in debug mode of Atlas Operator

Description

The affected versions of MongoDB Atlas Kubernetes Operator may print sensitive information like GCP service account keys and API integration secrets while DEBUG mode logging is enabled. This issue affects MongoDB Atlas Kubernetes Operator versions: 1.5.0, 1.6.0, 1.6.1, 1.7.0. Please note that this is reported on an EOL version of the product, and users are advised to upgrade to the latest supported version. Required Configuration:  DEBUG logging is not enabled by default, and must be configured by the end-user. To check the log-level of the Operator, review the flags passed in your deployment configuration (eg. https://github.com/mongodb/mongodb-atlas-kubernetes/blob/main/config/manager/manager.yaml#L27 https://github.com/mongodb/mongodb-atlas-kubernetes/blob/main/config/manager/manager.yaml#L27 )

Category

4.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.27%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: MongoDB Inc MongoDB Atlas Kubernetes Operator
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/mongodb/mongodb-atlas-kubernetes/releases/tag/v1.7.1 release notes vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-0436?
CVE-2023-0436 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-0436?
To fix CVE-2023-0436, 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-2023-0436 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-0436 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-2023-0436?
CVE-2023-0436 affects MongoDB Inc MongoDB Atlas Kubernetes Operator.
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