Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File in Checkmk GmbHs Checkmk versions <2.3.0p18, <2.2.0p35, <2.1.0p48 and <=2.0.0p39 (EOL) causes SNMP and IMPI secrets of host and folder properties to be written to audit log files accessible to administrators.
Information written to log files can be of a sensitive nature and give valuable guidance to an attacker or expose sensitive user information.
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: