CVE-2017-15112 keycloak-httpd-client-install Insecure Secrets

High 7.8 Published Updated

Local attackers can read Keycloak client installation passwords from command history or process info due to insecure command-line argument handling.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2017-15112?

CVE-2017-15112 is a high-severity vulnerability in jdennis keycloak-httpd-client-install, published on 20 Jan 2018. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

keycloak-httpd-client-install versions before 0.8 allow users to insecurely pass password through command line, leaking it via command history and process info to other local users.

Weakness: CWE-200

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-15112?

3 open source packages ship an affected version, including keycloak-httpd-client-install. It affects 1 product.

PackageAffectedFixed in
keycloak-httpd-client-install PyPIAll versions0.8
keycloak-httpd-client-install PyPIAll versions0.8
keycloak-httpd-client-install PyPIAll versions0.8

Products include Keycloak-Httpd-Client-Install Project Keycloak-Httpd-Client-Install.

How do I fix CVE-2017-15112?

Upgrade keycloak-httpd-client-install to 0.8 or later.

Is CVE-2017-15112 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-15112 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-89c9-3758-737w, PYSEC-2026-828.

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