CVE-2024-8264

Sensitive information in agent log file when detailed logging is enabled with Robot Schedule Enterprise prior to version 3.05

Description

Fortra's Robot Schedule Enterprise Agent prior to version 3.05 writes FTP username and password information to the agent log file when detailed logging is enabled.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Disable detailed logging for FTP and remove any sensitive log files. After upgrading to Robot Schedule Enterprise 3.05, detailed logging for FTP can be re-enabled as the username and password will no longer be written to the agent log.

Workaround:

  • Disable detailed logging for FTP if it was previously enabled and remove any sensitive log files. NOTE: if detailed logging is not enabled, there is no exposure to this issue.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Vendor Advisory fortra.com
Affected: Fortra Robot Schedule Enterprise
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.fortra.com/security/advisories/product-security/fi-2024-012 vendor advisory
https://hstechdocs.helpsystems.com/releasenotes/Content/_ProductPages/Robot/RobotScheduleEnterprise.htm release notes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-8264?
CVE-2024-8264 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-8264?
To fix CVE-2024-8264: Disable detailed logging for FTP and remove any sensitive log files. After upgrading to Robot Schedule Enterprise 3.05, detailed logging for FTP can be re-enabled as the username and password will no longer be written to the agent log.
Is CVE-2024-8264 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-8264 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-2024-8264?
CVE-2024-8264 affects Fortra Robot Schedule Enterprise.
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