VDB-243052 · CVE-2023-44483 · WID-SEC-2025-0143

Apache Santuario XML Security for Java up to 2.2.5/2.3.3/3.0.2 JSR 105 API log file

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Apache Santuario XML Security for Java up to 2.2.5/2.3.3/3.0.2. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component JSR 105 API. Executing a manipulation can lead to log file. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2023-44483. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache Santuario XML Security for Java up to 2.2.5/2.3.3/3.0.2 (Programming Language Software). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component JSR 105 API. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a log file vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-532. Information written to log files can be of a sensitive nature and give valuable guidance to an attacker or expose sensitive user information. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

All versions of Apache Santuario - XML Security for Java prior to 2.2.6, 2.3.4, and 3.0.3, when using the JSR 105 API, are vulnerable to an issue where a private key may be disclosed in log files when generating an XML Signature and logging with debug level is enabled. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.2.6, 2.3.4, or 3.0.3, which fixes this issue.

The weakness was disclosed 10/20/2023. The advisory is shared for download at lists.apache.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-44483 since 09/29/2023. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1592.

Upgrading to version 2.2.6, 2.3.4 or 3.0.3 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-0143). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Affected

Oracle Fusion Middleware

Productinfo

Type

Programming Language Software

Vendor

Apache

Name

Santuario XML Security for Java

Version

License

open-source

Website

Vendor: https://www.apache.org/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.9

VulDB Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Temp Score: 3.4
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NVD Base Score: 6.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Log file
CWE: CWE-532 / CWE-200 / CWE-284
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: Santuario XML Security for Java 2.2.6/2.3.4/3.0.3

Timelineinfo

09/29/2023 🔍
10/20/2023 +21 days 🔍
10/20/2023 +0 days 🔍
08/18/2025 +668 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: lists.apache.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-44483 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-44483
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-243052
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-0143 - Oracle Fusion Middleware: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 10/20/2023 13:28
Updated: 08/18/2025 16:43
Changes: 10/20/2023 13:28 (41), 11/12/2023 08:21 (11), 08/18/2025 16:43 (22)
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