CVE-2016-10530: Infoleak
The airbrake module 0.3.8 and earlier defaults to sending environment variables over HTTP. Environment variables can often times contain secret keys and other sensitive values. A malicious user could be on the same network as a regular user and intercept all the secret keys the user is sending. This goes against common best practice, which is to use HTTPS.
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What is CVE-2016-10530?
CVE-2016-10530 is a vulnerability in the airbrake module 0.3.8 and earlier that defaults to sending environment variables over HTTP, potentially exposing secret keys and sensitive values.
How does CVE-2016-10530 impact users?
CVE-2016-10530 allows a malicious user on the same network to intercept secret keys and sensitive values being sent by a regular user.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2016-10530?
The airbrake module versions up to and including 0.3.8 are affected by CVE-2016-10530.
What is the severity of CVE-2016-10530?
CVE-2016-10530 has a severity rating of 5.9, which is classified as medium.
How can I fix CVE-2016-10530?
To fix CVE-2016-10530, upgrade to a version of the airbrake module that no longer defaults to sending environment variables over HTTP.