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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2022-3644
CVE-2022-3644:
Python vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
The vulnerability CVE-2022-3644 affects the pulp_ansible collection remote functionality. The issue involves the storage of authentication tokens in plaintext instead of using pulp's encrypted field, and these tokens are exposed in read/write mode via the API (AttackerKB).
Technical details
The vulnerability exists in the CollectionRemote class where the token field is stored using EncryptedTextField but is exposed in read/write mode through the API instead of being marked as write-only. This implementation flaw could potentially expose sensitive authentication tokens (GitHub Code).
Impact
The exposure of authentication tokens in plaintext could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive credentials. This vulnerability has a CVSS v3 Base Score of 5.5 (Medium), with high confidentiality impact but no effect on integrity or availability (AttackerKB).
Exploitability
The vulnerability requires local access and low privileges to exploit, with no user interaction needed. The attack complexity is considered low (AttackerKB).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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