BigFix Service Management (SM): Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File
CVE-2024-30151 is a high-severity insertion of sensitive information into log file vulnerability in BigFix Service Management (SM) from HCL, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.3 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an attacker with a low-privileged account, without any action from a user. Affected BigFix Service Management (SM) versions: 23. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation within 30 days, which is low compared with other CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Check which version of BigFix Service Management (SM) you run against the affected versions below, and install the vendor's latest release.
- Read the advisory on support.hcl-software.com for workarounds and exact fixed builds.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCL | BigFix Service Management (SM) | 23 | Not stated |
| HCL Software | Bigfix Service Management | 23.0 | Not stated |
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- LowA basic user account is enough.
- User interaction
- NoneNo action by a victim is required.
- Scope
- UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
- Confidentiality
- HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
- Integrity
- HighData or code can be modified at will.
- Availability
- LowPerformance or availability is reduced.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L. Scored by CNA (hcl.com).
Official description
HCL BigFix Service Management (SX) is affected by a Broken Access Control vulnerability leading to privilege escalation. This could allow unauthorized users to gain elevated privileges, bypassing intended access restrictions. This may result in exposure of sensitive data or unauthorized system modifications
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File
The product writes sensitive information to a log file.
How developers prevent this class of flaw
- Consider seriously the sensitivity of the information written into log files. Do not write secrets into the log files.
- Remove debug log files before deploying the application into production.
- Protect log files against unauthorized read/write.
More Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File vulnerabilities (CWE-532)
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: no, technical impact: total).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Other vulnerabilities in BigFix Service Management (SM)
- 8.8 High severity
Recent Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File vulnerabilities
- 8.7 High severity
- 7.5 High severity
- 7.2 High severity
- 7.5 High severity
- 7.5 High severity
- 7.5 High severity
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