CVE-2023-33264: Infoleak

Published May 22, 2023
·
Updated

In Hazelcast before 5.3.0, configuration routines don't mask passwords in the member configuration properly. This allows Hazelcast Management Center users to view some of the secrets.

Other sources

In Hazelcast through 5.0.4, 5.1 through 5.1.6, and 5.2 through 5.2.3, configuration routines don't mask passwords in the member configuration properly. This allows Hazelcast Management Center users to view some of the secrets.

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
maven/com.hazelcast:hazelcast<5.3.0
5.3.0
hazelcast hazelcast<=5.0.4
hazelcast hazelcast>=5.1<5.1.6
hazelcast hazelcast>=5.2<=5.2.3

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade maven/com.hazelcast:hazelcast to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.3.0
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade hazelcast to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.3.0

Event History

May 22, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Advisory Published
03:30 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-33264?

CVE-2023-33264 is a vulnerability in Hazelcast that allows Hazelcast Management Center users to view some of the secrets due to improper masking of passwords in the member configuration.

2

How severe is CVE-2023-33264?

CVE-2023-33264 has a severity rating of 4.3, which is considered medium.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-33264?

CVE-2023-33264 affects Hazelcast versions 5.0.4 up to and inclusive of 5.2.3.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-33264?

To fix CVE-2023-33264, upgrade Hazelcast to version 5.3.0 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-33264?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-33264 on the NIST National Vulnerability Database website.

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