Vulnerabilities in pkg:golang/go.etcd.io/etcd/client/v3
PACKAGEGHSA-528j-9r78-wffx is a LOW etcd user credentials are stored vulnerability (CWE-256: Plaintext Storage of a Password) affecting Go.etcd.io/etcd/client/v3 libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves etcd user credentials are stored in wal logs in plaintext. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.4.10, 3.3.23.
pkg:golang/go.etcd.io/etcd/client/v3
Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:golang/go.etcd.io/etcd/client/v3. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.
| Advisory ID | CVE / NVD | Severity | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| GHSA-528j-9r78-wffx | - | LOW | etcd user credentials are stored in WAL logs in plaintext |
| GHSA-9gp7-6833-wv89 | - | LOW | etcd having a negative value for cluster node size results in an index out-of-bound panic during service discovery |
| GHSA-4993-m7g5-r9hh | CVE-2020-15115 | MODERATE | etcd has no minimum password length |
GHSA-528j-9r78-wffx at a Glance
How to Fix GHSA-528j-9r78-wffx
To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Go.etcd.io/etcd/client/v3 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 go.etcd.io/etcd/client/v3 to 3.4.10
Upgrade go.etcd.io/etcd/client/v3 to 3.3.23
Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release:
inspect dependencies for go.etcd.io/etcd/client/v3
How to Check if You Are Affected
To determine whether your application is affected by GHSA-528j-9r78-wffx, inspect your project dependencies for Go.etcd.io/etcd/client/v3:
inspect dependencies for go.etcd.io/etcd/client/v3
Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Go.etcd.io/etcd/client/v3 in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 3.4.10), 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-256: Plaintext Storage of a Password, where the product stores a password in plaintext within resources such as memory or files. In Go.etcd.io/etcd/client/v3, 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-528j-9r78-wffx Affected Go.etcd.io/etcd/client/v3 Versions
2 component(s)| Product / Package | Ecosystem | Affected Versions | Fixed Version |
|---|---|---|---|
|
go.etcd.io/etcd/client/v3
|
Go |
≥ 3.4.0
< 3.4.10
|
3.4.10
|
|
go.etcd.io/etcd/client/v3
|
Go |
< 3.3.23
|
3.3.23
|
References
Frequently Asked Questions
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Machine-readable OSV JSON
OSV v1.5 Schema
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"schema_version" : "1.4.0",
"id" : "GHSA-528j-9r78-wffx",
"modified" : "2023-03-30T14:46:31Z",
"published" : "2022-10-06T23:17:24Z",
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"summary" : "etcd user credentials are stored in WAL logs in plaintext",
"details" : "### Vulnerability type\nData Exposure\n\n### Workarounds\nThe etcd assumes that the on disk files are secure. The possible fixes have been provided, however, it is the responsibility of the etcd users to make sure that the etcd server WAL log files are secure. The [etcd doesn't encrypt key/value data stored on disk drives](https://github.com/etcd-io/etcd/blob/master/Documentation/op-guide/security.md#does-etcd-encrypt-data-stored-on-disk-drives).\n\n### Detail\nUser credentials (login and password) are stored in WAL entries on each user authentication. If the WAL log files are not secure, it can potentially expose sensitive information.\n\n### References\nFind out more on this vulnerability in the [security audit report](https://github.com/etcd-io/etcd/blob/master/security/SECURITY_AUDIT.pdf)\n\n### For more information\nIf you have any questions or comments about this advisory:\n* Contact the [etcd security committee](https://github.com/etcd-io/etcd/blob/master/security/security-release-process.md#product-security-committee-psc)",
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