GHSA-6w87-g839-9wv7: Github.com/argoproj/argo cd Helm OCI Credentials Leaked Into Vulnerability
MODERATEGHSA-6w87-g839-9wv7 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.6) helm oci credentials leaked into vulnerability (CWE-532: Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File) affecting Github.com/argoproj/argo cd libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves helm oci credentials leaked into argo cd logs. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.7.14, 1.8.7.
GHSA-6w87-g839-9wv7 at a Glance
Security Impact
CVSS: 6.6
The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N).
How to Fix GHSA-6w87-g839-9wv7
To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Github.com/argoproj/argo cd dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.
Upgrade github.com/argoproj/argo-cd to 1.7.14Upgrade github.com/argoproj/argo-cd to 1.8.7Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release:
inspect dependencies for github.com/argoproj/argo-cdHow to Check if You Are Affected
To determine whether your application is affected by GHSA-6w87-g839-9wv7, inspect your project dependencies for Github.com/argoproj/argo cd:
inspect dependencies for github.com/argoproj/argo-cdAnalyze the terminal output to locate any version of Github.com/argoproj/argo cd in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.7.14), your application is affected.
Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.
Technical Details
Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis
This vulnerability is classified under CWE-532: Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File, where the product writes sensitive information to a log file. In Github.com/argoproj/argo cd, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.
Source Advisory Statement
GHSA-6w87-g839-9wv7 Affected Github.com/argoproj/argo cd Versions
2 component(s)| Product / Package | Ecosystem | Affected Versions | Fixed Version |
|---|---|---|---|
|
github.com/argoproj/argo-cd
|
Go |
< 1.7.14
|
1.7.14
|
|
github.com/argoproj/argo-cd
|
Go |
≥ 1.8.0
< 1.8.7
|
1.8.7
|
References
Frequently Asked Questions
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Machine-readable OSV JSON
OSV v1.5 Schema
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"modified" : "2021-10-05T16:35:57Z",
"published" : "2021-05-21T14:31:28Z",
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"summary" : "Helm OCI credentials leaked into Argo CD logs",
"details" : "### Impact\n\nWhen Argo CD was connected to a Helm OCI repository with authentication enabled, the credentials used for accessing the remote repository were logged.\n\nAnyone with access to the pod logs - either via access with appropriate permissions to the Kubernetes control plane or a third party log management system where the logs from Argo CD were aggregated - could have potentially obtained the credentials to the Helm OCI repository.\n\nIf you are using Helm OCI repositories with Argo CD, it is strongly recommended to upgrade Argo CD to the latest patch version and to change the credentials used to access the repositories.\n\n### Patches\n\nA patch for this vulnerability is available with the v1.8.7 and v1.7.14 releases of Argo CD.\n\n### Workarounds\n\nNo workaround available\n\n### References\n\nN/A\n\n### For more information\n\nIf you have any questions or comments about this advisory:\n\n* Open an issue in [the Argo CD issue tracker](https://github.com/argoproj/argo-cd/issues) or [discussions](https://github.com/argoproj/argo-cd/discussions)\n* Join us on [Slack](https://argoproj.github.io/community/join-slack) in channel `#argo-cd`\n\n### Credits\n\nThis vulnerability was found and reported by a third-party who wishes to stay anonymous. We want to thank this third-party for disclosing this vulnerability to us in a responsible manner.",
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