CVE Vulnerabilities

CVE-2021-41543

Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File

Published: Mar 08, 2022 | Modified: Mar 11, 2022
CVSS 3.x
6.5
MEDIUM
Source:
NVD
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
CVSS 2.x
4 MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:N/A:N
RedHat/V2
RedHat/V3
Ubuntu

A vulnerability has been identified in Climatix POL909 (AWB module) (All versions < V11.44), Climatix POL909 (AWM module) (All versions < V11.36). The handling of log files in the web application of affected devices contains an information disclosure vulnerability which could allow logged in users to access sensitive files.

Weakness

Information written to log files can be of a sensitive nature and give valuable guidance to an attacker or expose sensitive user information.

Affected Software

Name Vendor Start Version End Version
Climatix_pol909_firmware Siemens * 11.36 (excluding)
Climatix_pol909_firmware Siemens * 11.44 (excluding)

Extended Description

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:

Potential Mitigations

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