CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-15104

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

An access flaw was found in Heketi 5, where the heketi.json configuration file was world readable. An attacker having local access to the Heketi server could read plain-text passwords from the heketi.json file.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability may lead to the exposure of sensitive information, creating a risk of unauthorized access to the system. Organizations should be aware of the potential security implications.

Recommendation

It is recommended to restrict access to the heketi.json file so that only authorized personnel can read it. Consider implementing encryption mechanisms for stored passwords.

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Original NVD description (English source)

An access flaw was found in Heketi 5, where the heketi.json configuration file was world readable. An attacker having local access to the Heketi server could read plain-text passwords from the heketi.json file.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS