CVE-2024-23686

DependencyCheck Debug Mode Logging of NVD API Key

Description

DependencyCheck for Maven 9.0.0 to 9.0.6, for CLI version 9.0.0 to 9.0.5, and for Ant versions 9.0.0 to 9.0.5, when used in debug mode, allows an attacker to recover the NVD API Key from a log file.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.51%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/jeremylong/DependencyCheck/security/advisories/GHSA-qqhq-8r2c-c3f5 vendor advisory
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-qqhq-8r2c-c3f5 third party advisory
https://vulncheck.com/advisories/vc-advisory-GHSA-qqhq-8r2c-c3f5 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-23686?
CVE-2024-23686 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-23686?
To fix CVE-2024-23686, 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-2024-23686 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-23686 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-23686?
CVE-2024-23686 affects .
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