CVE-2024-23686: DependencyCheck Debug Mode Logging of NVD API Key

Published Jan 19, 2024
·
Updated

DependencyCheck for Maven 9.0.0 to 9.0.6, for CLI version 9.0.0 to 9.0.5, and for Ant versions 9.0.0 to 9.0.5, when used in debug mode, allows an attacker to recover the NVD API Key from a log file.

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
maven/org.owasp:dependency-check-maven>=9.0.0<9.0.6
9.0.6
maven/org.owasp:dependency-check-cli>=9.0.0<9.0.6
9.0.6
maven/org.owasp:dependency-check-ant>=9.0.0<9.0.6
9.0.6
OWASP Dependency-check Ant>=9.0.0<=9.0.5
OWASP Dependency-check Cli>=9.0.0<=9.0.5
OWASP Dependency-check Maven>=9.0.0<9.0.6

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade maven/org.owasp:dependency-check-maven to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 9.0.6
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade maven/org.owasp:dependency-check-cli to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 9.0.6
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade maven/org.owasp:dependency-check-ant to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 9.0.6

Event History

Jan 19, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:12 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:12 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 20, 2024
Advisory Published
via GitHub·12:30 AM
Data Sourced
via GitHub·12:30 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Free Weekly Intel

Don't miss critical vulnerabilities

Join thousands of security professionals who receive our weekly digest of trending CVEs, zero-days, and exploited vulnerabilities.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-23686?

CVE-2024-23686 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to potential exposure of sensitive information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-23686?

To remediate CVE-2024-23686, upgrade to version 9.0.6 or later of the affected DependencyCheck packages.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-23686?

CVE-2024-23686 affects DependencyCheck for Maven versions 9.0.0 to 9.0.6, CLI versions 9.0.0 to 9.0.5, and Ant versions 9.0.0 to 9.0.5.

4

What does CVE-2024-23686 exploit?

CVE-2024-23686 allows an attacker to recover the NVD API Key from a log file when DependencyCheck is run in debug mode.

5

What are the implications of CVE-2024-23686?

The implications of CVE-2024-23686 include potential unauthorized access to the NVD API, which can lead to further exploitation.

Company

Resources

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203