#VU104165 Cleartext storage of sensitive information in Kiwi Syslog NG - CVE-2024-45718

Vulnerability identifier: #VU104165

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-45718

CWE-ID: CWE-312

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Kiwi Syslog NG
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: SolarWinds

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to cleartext storage of sensitive information. A local administrator can gain access the configuration file containing the sensitive data.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Kiwi Syslog NG: 1.3

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External links
https://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/kss/content/release_notes/kssng_1-3-1_release_notes.htm
https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/CVE-2024-45718

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.