Vulnerability Description
In KDE libksieve before 23.03.80, kmanagesieve/session.cpp places a cleartext password in server logs because a username variable is accidentally given a password value.
CVSS Score
7.1
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/04/30/1
- https://invent.kde.org/pim/libksieve/-/commit/6b460ba93ac4ac503ba039d0b788ac7595
- https://invent.kde.org/pim/libksieve/-/tags/v23.03.80
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/05/msg00004.html
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/04/25/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/04/30/1
- https://invent.kde.org/pim/libksieve/-/commit/6b460ba93ac4ac503ba039d0b788ac7595
- https://invent.kde.org/pim/libksieve/-/tags/v23.03.80
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/05/msg00004.html
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/04/25/1
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-52723?
CVE-2023-52723 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). In KDE libksieve before 23.03.80, kmanagesieve/session.cpp places a cleartext password in server logs because a username variable is accidentally given a password value.
How severe is CVE-2023-52723?
CVE-2023-52723 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-52723?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.