CVE-2013-2013: python-keystoneclient User Password Update Command Local Information Disclosure
Summary
CVE-2013-2013: The user-password-update command in python-keystoneclient before 0.2.4 accepts the new password in the --password argument, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by listing the process. Affects python-keystoneclient versions < 0.2.4. Fixed in 0.2.4. How to fix ↓
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- python-keystoneclient · Debian:11
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Background
python-keystoneclient is a Python library that provides a client interface for the OpenStack Identity API. It allows users to interact with the Keystone authentication service, which is used for managing users, projects, and roles in an OpenStack environment. The user-password-update command is a part of python-keystoneclient and is used to update a user's password. However, prior to version 0.2.4, this command accepted the new password as a command-line argument, potentially exposing sensitive information to local users.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2013-2013 in python-keystoneclient allows local users to obtain sensitive information by listing the process. Specifically, the user-password-update command accepts the new password as a command-line argument, which can be viewed by other users on the system. This can lead to unauthorized access to user accounts and compromise of sensitive data.
How To Fix
Latest published version: 6.0.0 as of 23 Oct 2026
pip install --upgrade "python-keystoneclient==6.0.0"Upgrading to it may include breaking changes; the version below is the minimum fixed release for this vulnerability.
If you need the minimum change
0.2.4
This is the first release that contains the fix.
pip install --upgrade "python-keystoneclient==0.2.4"Tip — Not sure which version your app runs? Vulert can match this fix to it. Scan free →
Workaround
There is no known workaround for this vulnerability. It is recommended to upgrade to the fixed version of python-keystoneclient as soon as possible.
Conclusion
The vulnerability in python-keystoneclient allows local users to obtain sensitive information by listing the process. To mitigate this issue, users should upgrade to python-keystoneclient version 0.2.4 or later. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
python-keystoneclient is a Python library for interacting with the OpenStack Identity API, specifically the Keystone authentication service.
The user-password-update command is a part of python-keystoneclient and is used to update a user's password.
The vulnerability allows local users to obtain sensitive information, potentially leading to unauthorized access to user accounts and compromise of sensitive data.
To fix the vulnerability, users should upgrade to python-keystoneclient version 0.2.4 or later.
There is no known workaround for this vulnerability. It is recommended to upgrade to the fixed version of python-keystoneclient.
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