Description (CNA)
openssl_encrypt versions before 1.4.0 expose passwords passed via the --password CLI argument in process listings accessible to all system users. Attackers can read process arguments through ps aux or /proc/[pid]/cmdline to retrieve plaintext passwords and keystore passwords.
Affected (CNA)
| Vendor / product | Versions |
|---|---|
| jahlives / openssl_encrypt | affected 0 before 1.4.0; unaffected 1.4.0 |
CWE
CWE-214
References
- https://github.com/jahlives/openssl_encrypt/security/advisories/GHSA-h3m5-p59h-x88p
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openssl-encrypt-before-password-exposure-via-cli-argument
ADP enrichment
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