CVE-2023-34097: Database password exposed in logs in hoppscotch

Published Jun 5, 2023
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Updated

hoppscotch is an open source API development ecosystem. In versions prior to 2023.4.5 the database password is exposed in the logs when showing the database connection string. Attackers with access to read system logs will be able to elevate privilege with full access to the database. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.

Affected Software

1 affected component
hoppscotch hoppscotch<2023.4.5

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade hoppscotch to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2023.4.5

Event History

Jun 5, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:02 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:02 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-34097?

CVE-2023-34097 is classified with a high severity due to the risk of database credential exposure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-34097?

To fix CVE-2023-34097, upgrade to Hoppscotch version 2023.4.5 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2023-34097?

CVE-2023-34097 affects Hoppscotch versions prior to 2023.4.5.

4

What impact does CVE-2023-34097 have on my system?

CVE-2023-34097 allows attackers with log access to potentially elevated privileges, compromising the database.

5

Are there any workarounds for CVE-2023-34097?

There are no recommended workarounds for CVE-2023-34097; the best action is to update to the latest version.

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