CVE-2022-3261 — MEDIUM (4.4)

Vulnerability Description

A flaw was found in OpenStack. Multiple components show plain-text passwords in /var/log/messages during the OpenStack overcloud update run, leading to a disclosure of sensitive information problem.

CVSS Score

4.4

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Redhat	Openstack Platform	16.2

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-319 CWE-256

References

https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-3261Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2128834Issue TrackingVendor Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-3261Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2128834Issue TrackingVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-3261?

CVE-2022-3261 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.4 (MEDIUM). A flaw was found in OpenStack. Multiple components show plain-text passwords in /var/log/messages during the OpenStack overcloud update run, leading to a disclosure of sensitive information problem.

How severe is CVE-2022-3261?

CVE-2022-3261 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2022-3261?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Openstack Platform.