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CVE-2021-34797

7.5 · HIGH

Apache Geode versions up to 1.12.4 and 1.13.4 are vulnerable to a log file redaction of sensitive information flaw when using values that begin with characters other than letters or numbers for pas…

Published Jan 4, 2022CWE-532EPSS 2.51%

Overview

CVE-2021-34797 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 4, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Apache Geode versions up to 1.12.4 and 1.13.4 are vulnerable to a log file redaction of sensitive information flaw when using values that begin with characters other than letters or numbers for passwords and security properties with the prefix "sysprop-", "javax.net.ssl", or "security-". This issue is fixed by overhauling the log file redaction in Apache Geode versions 1.12.5, 1.13.5, and 1.14.0.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Reflists.apache.org/thread/nq2w9gjzm1cjx1rh6zw41ty39qw7qpx4Reflists.apache.org/thread/p4l0g49rzzzpn8yt9q9p0xp52h3zmsmkReflists.apache.org/thread/nq2w9gjzm1cjx1rh6zw41ty39qw7qpx4Reflists.apache.org/thread/p4l0g49rzzzpn8yt9q9p0xp52h3zmsmk

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-34797?

CVE-2021-34797 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 4, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2021-34797?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2021-34797?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2021-34797?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2021-34797 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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