CVE-2024-22339 in UrbanCode Deploy
Summary
by MITRE • 04/12/2024
IBM UrbanCode Deploy (UCD) 7.0 through 7.0.5.20, 7.1 through 7.1.2.16, 7.2 through 7.2.3.9, 7.3 through 7.3.2.4 and IBM DevOps Deploy 8.0 through 8.0.0.1 is vulnerable to a sensitive information due to insufficient obfuscation of sensitive values from some log files. IBM X-Force ID: 279979.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/22/2024
IBM UrbanCode Deploy and IBM DevOps Deploy versions 7.0 through 7.0.5.20, 7.1 through 7.1.2.16, 7.2 through 7.2.3.9, 7.3 through 7.3.2.4, and 8.0 through 8.0.0.1 contain a vulnerability classified as insufficient logging obfuscation that exposes sensitive information through log files. This vulnerability falls under CWE-532, which specifically addresses information exposure through log files, and represents a critical concern for security-conscious organizations relying on these deployment platforms. The flaw occurs when the system fails to adequately mask or encrypt sensitive data such as passwords, API keys, or authentication tokens that may appear in log outputs during deployment operations.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate sanitization processes within the logging framework of these IBM deployment tools. When automated deployment processes execute, they often generate detailed log entries that capture various system interactions including configuration parameters, environment variables, and authentication details. In affected versions, these logs contain unmasked sensitive values that could be accessed by unauthorized personnel with access to system logs, potentially exposing critical infrastructure credentials and operational secrets.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple credential exposure, as it creates opportunities for lateral movement and privilege escalation within deployment environments. Attackers who gain access to these log files could extract authentication tokens, database credentials, and other sensitive information that would enable them to compromise additional systems within the deployment infrastructure. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1562.001, which covers "T1562.001 - Impair Defenses: Disable or Modify Tools", as compromised credentials could facilitate further attacks on the deployment platform itself.
Organizations utilizing these IBM deployment tools should immediately implement mitigations including enhanced log file access controls, regular log auditing procedures, and the implementation of automated log sanitization processes. The recommended approach involves configuring the logging framework to automatically mask or redact sensitive values before they are written to log files, ensuring that authentication credentials and other critical information are not persisted in plaintext within system logs. Additionally, organizations should establish regular monitoring protocols to detect unauthorized access attempts to deployment log files and implement comprehensive log rotation policies to limit the retention period of sensitive information. This vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of proper information hygiene in deployment automation platforms where the exposure of even partial credential information could lead to significant operational compromise and potential security breaches across enterprise infrastructure.