Vulnerability Description
A flaw was found in ActiveMQ Artemis management API from version 2.7.0 up until 2.12.0, where a user inadvertently stores passwords in plaintext in the Artemis shadow file (etc/artemis-users.properties file) when executing the `resetUsers` operation. A local attacker can use this flaw to read the contents of the Artemis shadow file.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Activemq Artemis | >= 2.7.0, <= 2.12.0 |
| Netapp | Oncommand Workflow Automation | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1827200Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://issues.redhat.com/browse/ENTMQBR-3435Permissions Required
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210827-0001/Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1827200Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://issues.redhat.com/browse/ENTMQBR-3435Permissions Required
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210827-0001/Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-10727?
CVE-2020-10727 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). A flaw was found in ActiveMQ Artemis management API from version 2.7.0 up until 2.12.0, where a user inadvertently stores passwords in plaintext in the Artemis shadow file (etc/artemis-users.propertie...
How severe is CVE-2020-10727?
CVE-2020-10727 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-10727?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Activemq Artemis, Netapp Oncommand Workflow Automation.