CVE-2026-22098 in DC-80
Summary
by MITRE • 07/13/2026
Various sensitive information such as passwords and charging card UIDs are written to log files.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/13/2026
This vulnerability represents a critical security flaw where sensitive authentication data including passwords and charging card unique identifiers are being inadvertently logged to system log files. The exposure of such information through logging mechanisms creates significant risk for unauthorized access and credential theft. According to the CWE catalog, this corresponds to CWE-532 Information Exposure Through Log Files which specifically addresses the improper inclusion of sensitive data in log entries. The fundamental technical flaw occurs when applications fail to properly sanitize or filter sensitive information before writing it to log files, allowing attackers who gain access to these logs to extract authentication credentials and identification tokens.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple credential exposure as charging card UIDs represent unique identifiers that can be used to track and potentially manipulate charging sessions. Attackers could leverage these exposed identifiers to conduct unauthorized charging activities or perform tracking operations against specific users. The presence of passwords in log files creates an immediate path for privilege escalation attacks, where adversaries can obtain valid authentication credentials and gain access to protected systems, services, or user accounts. This vulnerability directly aligns with ATT&CK technique T1562.001 - "T1562.001 - Impair Defenses: Disable or Modify Tools" as attackers could use exposed credentials to disable security monitoring or modify system defenses through legitimate administrative access.
The logging mechanism itself likely lacks proper data sanitization controls and sensitive data filtering protocols. Applications should implement robust input validation and output filtering to prevent sensitive information from being written to log files, particularly in production environments where log data is typically retained for extended periods. Security practitioners must ensure that logging frameworks are configured to strip or mask authentication data, unique identifiers, and other sensitive fields before any logging operations occur. Organizations should establish comprehensive logging policies that define what information can be logged and implement automated scanning tools to detect potential exposures in log files. Compliance with standards such as iso 27001 and nist cybersecurity framework requires proper handling of sensitive information through logging controls.
Mitigation strategies should include implementing centralized logging solutions with built-in sensitive data filtering capabilities, establishing regular log file audits to identify potential exposures, and deploying automated tools that scan for sensitive information in log entries. Security teams must also enforce principle of least privilege access controls on log files and implement encryption for log data at rest. The remediation process requires comprehensive code reviews to identify all logging operations and ensure proper sanitization of sensitive fields. Additionally, organizations should consider implementing security monitoring systems that can detect and alert on suspicious patterns in log data, including potential credential exposures or unauthorized access attempts. Regular security training for developers on secure coding practices and proper handling of sensitive information in logging contexts is essential for preventing recurrence of such vulnerabilities.