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JFrog Artifactory versions later than 7.17.4 but prior to version 7.77.0 are affected by a security vulnerability where improperly handled exceptions in repository configuration initialization steps could potentially expose sensitive data. The vulnerability was assigned CVE-2023-42509 and received a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.6 (Medium) (JFrog Advisory, NVD).
The vulnerability is classified as CWE-755 (Improper Handling of Exceptional Conditions). The issue stems from a sequence of improperly handled exceptions during repository configuration initialization steps. The vulnerability has a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 6.6 with the following vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, indicating network accessibility, high attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction needed, and potential high impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability (NVD).
The vulnerability could lead to exposure of sensitive data, including potential leakage of credentials or internal system information. While not immediately catastrophic by itself, this information disclosure could provide attackers with valuable information to conduct further attacks against the system (Security Online).
Organizations should upgrade to JFrog Artifactory version 7.77.0 or later to address this vulnerability. This is the most effective way to mitigate the risk of exploitation (Security Online).
Source: This report was generated using AI
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