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CVE-2023-49113

7.8 · HIGH

The Kiuwan Local Analyzer (KLA) Java scanning application contains several hard-coded secrets in plain text format.

Published Jun 20, 2024CWE-312EPSS 0.18%

Overview

CVE-2023-49113 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 20, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Kiuwan Local Analyzer (KLA) Java scanning application contains several

hard-coded secrets in plain text format. In some cases, this can

potentially compromise the confidentiality of the scan results. Several credentials were found in the JAR files of the Kiuwan Local Analyzer.

The

JAR file "lib.engine/insight/optimyth-insight.jar" contains the file

"InsightServicesConfig.properties", which has the configuration tokens

"insight.github.user" as well as "insight.github.password" prefilled

with credentials. At least the specified username corresponds to a valid

GitHub account. The

JAR file "lib.engine/insight/optimyth-insight.jar" also contains the

file "es/als/security/Encryptor.properties", in which the key used for

encrypting the results of any performed scan.

This issue affects Kiuwan SAST: <master.1808.p685.q13371

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-49113?

CVE-2023-49113 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 20, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-49113?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-49113?

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.

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