CVE-2023-44483

Apache Santuario: Private Key disclosure in debug-log output

Description

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.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.10%
Vendor Advisory apache.org
Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache Santuario
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://lists.apache.org/thread/vmqbp9mfxtrf0kmbnnmbn3h9j6dr9q55 vendor advisory mailing list
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/10/20/5 third party advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-44483?
CVE-2023-44483 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-44483?
To fix CVE-2023-44483, 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-2023-44483 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-44483 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-2023-44483?
CVE-2023-44483 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache Santuario.
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