CVE-2024-38516: Aimeos HTML client may potentially reveal sensitive information in error log
Summary
CVE-2024-38516: Aimeos HTML client may potentially reveal sensitive information in error log. Affects aimeos/ai-client-html across 4 version ranges.
>= 2021.10.1, < 2021.10.22
>= 2022.04.1, < 2022.10.13
>= 2023.04.1, < 2023.10.15
>= 2024.04.1, < 2024.04.7
Fixed in 4 releases; the minimum fixed version depends on the release line you run. How to fix ↓
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Background
The Aimeos HTML client is a package available on Packagist that provides a user interface for multi-vendor setups in Laravel environments. It allows vendors to manage their products, orders, and other related information. The package is widely used in e-commerce applications to facilitate vendor management and administration.
Vulnerability Detail
The Aimeos HTML client is affected by a vulnerability that can potentially reveal sensitive information in the error log. When debug mode is enabled, the error log may contain environment variables that can expose sensitive information. This includes credentials, API keys, and other confidential data. An attacker with admin access to the vendor panel can exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information.
How To Fix
Fixed versions by release line
The minimum fixed version depends on the release line you run.
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>= 2021.10.1, < 2021.10.222021.10.22composer require aimeos/ai-client-html:2021.10.22 -
>= 2022.04.1, < 2022.10.132022.10.13composer require aimeos/ai-client-html:2022.10.13 -
>= 2023.04.1, < 2023.10.152023.10.15composer require aimeos/ai-client-html:2023.10.15 -
>= 2024.04.1, < 2024.04.72024.04.7composer require aimeos/ai-client-html:2024.04.7
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, it is advised to disable debug mode in the Laravel environment configuration. This can be done by setting the 'APP_DEBUG' variable to 'false' in the '.env' file. Disabling debug mode will prevent the sensitive information from being logged in the error log. However, this workaround may limit the ability to debug and troubleshoot issues in the application.
Conclusion
The Aimeos HTML client is affected by a vulnerability that can expose sensitive information in the error log. It is crucial to update the package to the latest version and disable debug mode as a temporary workaround. By taking these steps, the application can mitigate the risk of unauthorized access to sensitive information.
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FAQ
The vulnerability can expose sensitive information from environment variables in the error log. This includes credentials, API keys, and other confidential data. An attacker with admin access to the vendor panel can exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability affects Aimeos HTML client versions 2024.04.1 and earlier.
You can use Vulert's playground (https://vulert.com/scanner) to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability. Vulert uses composer.lock to monitor and alert in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in the software.
Yes, a fix is available in Aimeos HTML client version 2024.04.7. It is recommended to update to this version or later to patch the vulnerability.
Yes, you can temporarily disable debug mode in the Laravel environment configuration by setting the 'APP_DEBUG' variable to 'false' in the '.env' file. This will prevent the sensitive information from being logged in the error log.
References
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