SB2022041116 - Unprotected storage of credentials in Apache NiFi
Published: April 11, 2022
Security Bulletin ID
SB2022041116
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Unprotected storage of credentials (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-26850)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to other users' credentials.
The vulnerability exists due to the storage of username and a bcrypt hash of the configured password in the Login Identity Providers configuration file. A remote user can view contents of the configuration file and gain access to passwords for 3rd party integration.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.