CVE-2024-6833

Zowe CLI Auto-Init Leaks Credentials Locally

Description

A vulnerability in Zowe CLI allows local, privileged actors to store previously entered secure credentials in a plaintext file as part of an auto-init operation.

Remediation

Solution:

This issue is fixed in Zowe CLI 7.23.5 or later, included as part of Zowe 2.16.0 or later.

5.9

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.01%

Affected: Open Mainframe Project Zowe

References

Link	Tags
https://github.com/zowe/zowe-cli/	product

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-6833?: CVE-2024-6833 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-6833?: To fix CVE-2024-6833: This issue is fixed in Zowe CLI 7.23.5 or later, included as part of Zowe 2.16.0 or later.
Is CVE-2024-6833 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-6833 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-2024-6833?: CVE-2024-6833 affects Open Mainframe Project Zowe.

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