Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: smb: client: Don't log plaintext credentials in cifs_set_cifscreds When debug logging is enabled, cifs_set_cifscreds() logs the key payload and exposes the plaintext username and password. Remove the debug log to avoid exposing credentials.
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2ef0fc3bf49db2b9df36d5f44508c9e384bfa2a1
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2f37dc436d4e61ff7ae0b0353cf91b8c10396e4d
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3990f352bb0adc8688d0949a9c13e3110570eb61
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3e182701db612ddd794ccd5ed822e6cc1db2b972
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/54c570de9a35860dfa85fe668f23ddfda8cc7e26
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b746a357abfb8fdb0a171d51ec5091e786d34be1
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e5a3b11e07b335006371915b2da47b6056c9e3bc
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ff0ece8ed04180c52167c003362284b23cf54e8d
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-23303?
CVE-2026-23303 is a documented vulnerability. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: smb: client: Don't log plaintext credentials in cifs_set_cifscreds When debug logging is enabled, cifs_set_cifscreds() logs the ke...
How severe is CVE-2026-23303?
CVSS scoring is not yet available for CVE-2026-23303. Check NVD for updates.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-23303?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.