GHSA-8xxq-mq9m-xmhw: OpenBao before 2.6.3 Sensitive Data Leak in Audit Log via Malformed Parameters
OpenBao before 2.6.3 contains an information disclosure vulnerability that allows attackers to leak sensitive data into audit logs by sending malformed plugin parameters. Attackers can submit requests with malformed TypeKVPair or TypeHeader field values, causing error messages containing sensitive input to be recorded in audit logs.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
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bitnami/openbaoto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.6.3 - Upgrade
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bitnami/openbaoto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.7.1
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can trigger the sensitive data disclosure?
An attacker needs high privileges and must be able to submit requests containing malformed TypeKVPair or TypeHeader plugin parameter values. User interaction is also required according to the supplied severity vector.
What information is exposed and where does it appear?
Sensitive input included in malformed parameter values can be included in error messages. Those error messages are recorded in OpenBao audit logs.
Are installations running version 2.6.3 affected?
The issue affects OpenBao versions before 2.6.3. The provided data does not identify any affected versions at or after 2.6.3.
How can I determine whether this issue may already have been exploited?
Review OpenBao audit logs for error messages associated with malformed TypeKVPair or TypeHeader plugin parameters. Such entries may contain sensitive request input.