Cloud Foundry Log Cache, versions prior to 1.1.1, logs its UAA client secret on startup as part of its envstruct report. A remote attacker who has gained access to the Log Cache VM can read this secret, gaining all privileges held by the Log Cache UAA client. In the worst case, if this client is an admin, the attacker would gain complete control over the Foundation.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloud_foundry_log_cache | Pivotal_software | * | 1.1.1 (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: