CVE-2024-37283: Elastic Agent Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File
First published: Thu Aug 08 2024(Updated: )
An issue was discovered whereby Elastic Agent will leak secrets from the agent policy elastic-agent.yml only when the log level is configured to debug. By default the log level is set to info, where no leak occurs.
Credit: bressers@elastic.co
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Elastic |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-37283?
CVE-2024-37283 has a moderate severity level due to the potential leakage of sensitive secrets in debug logs.
How do I fix CVE-2024-37283?
To fix CVE-2024-37283, configure the Elastic Agent log level to 'info' instead of 'debug'.
What software is affected by CVE-2024-37283?
CVE-2024-37283 affects the Elastic Agent when the log level is set to 'debug'.
What happens if I do not address CVE-2024-37283?
If CVE-2024-37283 is not addressed, sensitive secrets may be exposed in the logs when the debug log level is enabled.
Is CVE-2024-37283 a potential risk for production environments?
Yes, CVE-2024-37283 poses a risk for production environments if debug logging is left enabled.
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