Eucalyptus
CVE-2014-5038
LOW
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V14 - Data Protection Data exposure prevention
MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques across 2 tactics: Collection, Discovery The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Impact | CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). Attack characteristics: local attack vector, low complexity. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.06%. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | A local attacker with access to the system could access sensitive data that should not be disclosed. |
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Alert meAnalysisAI
Eucalyptus 3.0.0 through 4.0.1, when the log level is set to DEBUG or lower, logs user and system passwords, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading the cloud log files. Rated low severity (CVSS 2.1), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. This Exposure of Sensitive Information vulnerability could allow attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed.
RemediationAI
A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Minimize information in error messages, implement proper access controls, encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit.
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This vulnerability is classified as Exposure of Sensitive Information (CWE-200), which allows attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed. Eucalyptus 3.0.0 through 4.0.1, when the log level is set to DEBUG or lower, logs user and system passwords, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading the cloud log files. Affected products include: Eucalyptus. Version information: through 4.0.1.
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Severity by source
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
DescriptionCVE.org
Eucalyptus 3.0.0 through 4.0.1, when the log level is set to DEBUG or lower, logs user and system passwords, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading the cloud log files.
Threat Intelligence Overview
NVD
CVE.org
EPSS
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Attack Technique
Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.
Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org
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