CVE-2023-0436: Secret logging may occur in debug mode of Atlas Operator
The affected versions of MongoDB Atlas Kubernetes Operator may print sensitive information like GCP service account keys and API integration secrets while DEBUG mode logging is enabled. This issue affects MongoDB Atlas Kubernetes Operator versions: 1.5.0, 1.6.0, 1.6.1, 1.7.0.
Please note that this is reported on an EOL version of the product, and users are advised to upgrade to the latest supported version. Required Configuration:
DEBUG logging is not enabled by default, and must be configured by the end-user. To check the log-level of the Operator, review the flags passed in your deployment configuration (eg. https://github.com/mongodb/mongodb-atlas-kubernetes/blob/main/config/manager/manager.yaml#L27 https://github.com/mongodb/mongodb-atlas-kubernetes/blob/main/config/manager/manager.yaml#L27 )
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What is CVE-2023-0436?
CVE-2023-0436 is a vulnerability in MongoDB Atlas Kubernetes Operator that may print sensitive information like GCP service account keys and API integration secrets while DEBUG mode logging is enabled.
How does CVE-2023-0436 affect MongoDB Atlas Kubernetes Operator?
CVE-2023-0436 affects MongoDB Atlas Kubernetes Operator versions 1.5.0 to 1.7.0.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-0436?
CVE-2023-0436 has a severity of 7.5 (high).
How can I fix CVE-2023-0436?
To fix CVE-2023-0436, update MongoDB Atlas Kubernetes Operator to version 1.7.1 or newer.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-0436?
More information about CVE-2023-0436 can be found at the following link: [https://github.com/mongodb/mongodb-atlas-kubernetes/releases/tag/v1.7.1](https://github.com/mongodb/mongodb-atlas-kubernetes/releases/tag/v1.7.1).