go-retryablehttp: Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File (CVE-2024-6104) #shorts

Summary

In today's episode, we're discussing a significant security vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-6104. This vulnerability affects HashiCorp's shared library, particularly impacting versions of go-retryablehttp prior to 0.7.7. It involves the insertion of sensitive information into log files, which could potentially expose HTTP basic auth credentials.

Product details

The vulnerability is present in go-retryablehttp, a part of HashiCorp's shared library. Versions affected are those prior to 0.7.7. The issue addresses a failure to sanitize URLs before they are logged, inadvertently leading to potential exposure of sensitive credentials through log files.

Vulnerability type summary

CVE-2024-6104 is categorized under CWE-532, indicating the vulnerability involves the insertion of sensitive information into log files. This type of vulnerability can lead to unintended data exposure if the logs are accessed by unauthorized individuals.

Details of the vulnerability

The specific details of CVE-2024-6104 reveal that go-retryablehttp, prior to version 0.7.7, inadvertently wrote full URLs, including potentially sensitive HTTP basic auth credentials, to its log files without proper sanitation. This creates a risk where these credentials could be exposed if the logs are compromised. Fortunately, a fix has been issued in go-retryablehttp version 0.7.7, so updating to this version or later is recommended to mitigate the risk.

Conclusion

To wrap up, CVE-2024-6104 is a noteworthy vulnerability affecting users of HashiCorp's go-retryablehttp due to its potential to leak sensitive data through log files. Users are advised to update to version 0.7.7 or later to ensure their systems are safeguarded against this risk. As always, keeping software up-to-date and monitoring advisories from software providers like HashiCorp is essential for maintaining robust security practices.

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