CVE-2023-48700: Clear Text Credentials Exposed via Onboarding Task
Impact When credentials are provided while creating an OnboardingTask they may be visible via the Job Results view under the Additional Data tab as args for the Celery Task execution. This only applies to OnboardingTasks that are created with credentials specified while on v2.0.0-2.0.2 of Nautobot Device Onboarding. This advisory does not apply earlier version or when using NAPALMUSERNAME & NAPALMPASSWORD from nautobotconfig.py
Patches v3.0.0
Workarounds None
Recommendations Delete all Job Results for any onboarding task to remove clear text credentials from database entries that were run while on v2.0.X Upgrade to v3.0.0 Rotate any exposed credential
Other sources
The Nautobot Device Onboarding plugin uses the netmiko and NAPALM libraries to simplify the onboarding process of a new device into Nautobot down to, in many cases, an IP Address and a Location. Starting in version 2.0.0 and prior to version 3.0.0, credentials provided to onboarding task are visible via Job Results from an execution of an Onboarding Task. Version 3.0.0 fixes this issue; no known workarounds are available. Mitigation recommendations include deleting all Job Results for any onboarding task to remove clear text credentials from database entries that were run while on v2.0.X, upgrading to v3.0.0, and rotating any exposed credentials.
— MITRE
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2023-48700.
What is the impact of this vulnerability?
Credentials provided during OnboardingTask creation may be visible in the Job Results view, exposing clear text credentials.
Which version of Nautobot Device Onboarding is affected?
Versions 2.0.0 to 2.0.2 of Nautobot Device Onboarding are affected.
How can I fix this vulnerability?
Update to Nautobot Device Onboarding version 3.0.0 or later to fix this vulnerability.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-48700?
The severity of CVE-2023-48700 is high with a CVSS score of 8.