Sensu, Inc. Sensu Core version Before 1.2.0 & before commit 46ff10023e8cbf1b6978838f47c51b20b98fe30b contains a CWE-522 vulnerability in Sensu::Utilities.redact_sensitive() that can result in sensitive configuration data (e.g. passwords) may be logged in clear-text. This attack appear to be exploitable via victims with configuration matching a specific pattern will observe sensitive data outputted in their service log files. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in 1.2.1 and later, after commit 46ff10023e8cbf1b6978838f47c51b20b98fe30b.
Information written to log files can be of a sensitive nature and give valuable guidance to an attacker or expose sensitive user information.
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensu_core | Sensu | * | 1.2.1 (excluding) |
While logging all information may be helpful during development stages, it is important that logging levels be set appropriately before a product ships so that sensitive user data and system information are not accidentally exposed to potential attackers. Different log files may be produced and stored for: