CVE-2023-1633: Insecure barbican configuration file leaking credential
First published: Sat Mar 25 2023(Updated: )
A barbican configuration file is set to world-readable in Red Hat OpenStack. This presents a security risk as it allows authenticated attacker with limited access to the file to view its contents, including secure credential.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| OpenStack Barbican | ||
| Redhat Openstack Platform | =16.1 | |
| Redhat Openstack Platform | =16.2 | |
| Redhat Openstack Platform | =17.0 | |
| pip/barbican | <=16.0.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-1633
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2181761
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-1633
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-6qqp-4vm3-359v (Advisory)
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2188734
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2181761#c0
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-1636
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2181761#c5
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2181761#c9
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:6231
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-1633?
CVE-2023-1633 is a credentials leak flaw found in OpenStack Barbican, which allows a local authenticated attacker to read the configuration file and gain access to sensitive credentials.
How does CVE-2023-1633 affect OpenStack Barbican?
CVE-2023-1633 affects OpenStack Barbican by allowing a local authenticated attacker to read the configuration file and gain access to sensitive credentials.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-1633?
CVE-2023-1633 has a severity rating of medium with a CVSS score of 6.6.
Which versions of OpenStack Barbican are affected by CVE-2023-1633?
Versions up to and including 16.0.0 of OpenStack Barbican are affected by CVE-2023-1633.
How can I fix CVE-2023-1633?
To fix CVE-2023-1633, update to a version of OpenStack Barbican that is not affected by the vulnerability.
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