A potential security vulnerability has been identified in the Poly Clariti Manager for versions prior to 10.12.2. The vulnerability could potentially allow a privileged user to retrieve credentials from the log files. HP has addressed the issue in the latest software update.
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: