CVE-2026-24308: Apache ZooKeeper: Sensitive information disclosure in client configuration handling

Published Mar 7, 2026
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Updated

Improper handling of configuration values in ZKConfig in Apache ZooKeeper 3.8.5 and 3.9.4 on all platforms allows an attacker to expose sensitive information stored in client configuration in the client's logfile. Configuration values are exposed at INFO level logging rendering potential production systems affected by the issue. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 3.8.6 or 3.9.5 which fixes this issue.

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
Apache Zookeeper>=3.8.5<=3.9.4
Apache Zookeeper<3.8.6, <3.9.5
maven/org.apache.zookeeper:zookeeper>=3.8.0<3.8.6
3.8.6
maven/org.apache.zookeeper:zookeeper>=3.9.0<3.9.5
3.9.5
Apache Zookeeper>=3.8.0<3.8.6
Apache Zookeeper>=3.9.0<3.9.5
IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS and DOORS Web Access<=9.7.2.1 - 9.7.2.11
IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS and DOORS Web Access<=9.6.1.1 - 9.6.1.13

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade maven/org.apache.zookeeper:zookeeper to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.8.6
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade maven/org.apache.zookeeper:zookeeper to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.9.5
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apache ZooKeeper to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.8.6
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apache ZooKeeper to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.9.5

Event History

Mar 7, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:51 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:51 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·09:01 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Advisory Published
via GitHub·09:30 AM
Data Sourced
via GitHub·09:30 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Jul 6, 2026
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-24308?

CVE-2026-24308 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential exposure of sensitive information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-24308?

To fix CVE-2026-24308, upgrade Apache ZooKeeper to version 3.9.5 or later, or apply any available patches for affected versions.

3

What versions of Apache ZooKeeper are affected by CVE-2026-24308?

CVE-2026-24308 affects Apache ZooKeeper versions 3.8.5 and 3.9.4.

4

What type of information can be disclosed due to CVE-2026-24308?

CVE-2026-24308 can lead to the disclosure of sensitive information stored in the client's configuration logs.

5

Is there a risk of exploitation for CVE-2026-24308?

Yes, there is a risk of exploitation for CVE-2026-24308, as an attacker could potentially access sensitive data from logged configuration values.

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