# GHSA-p77h-hv6g-fmfp: Sensitive Data Exposure in ibm_db

> Attackers can read database credentials from logs if debug mode is enabled in the ibm_db Node.js library.

- **Severity:** Not scored
- **Exploited in the wild:** Not known
- **Login needed:** Not needed
- **Attackable:** Over the internet
- **Victim action needed:** Not needed
- **Fix available:** Yes
- **Published:** 3 Sep 2020

## What is GHSA-p77h-hv6g-fmfp?

GHSA-p77h-hv6g-fmfp is a vulnerability in ibm_db, published on 3 Sep 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

### Official description

Versions of `ibm_db` prior to 2.6.0 are vulnerable to Sensitive Data Exposure. The package printed database credentials in plaintext in logs while in debug mode.

## Recommendation

Upgrade to version 2.6.0 or later and ensure sensitive information was not logged.

## Which versions are affected by GHSA-p77h-hv6g-fmfp?

2 open source packages ship an affected version, including ibm_db.


| Package | Ecosystem | Affected | Fixed in |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `ibm_db` | npm | All versions | 2.6.0 |
| `ibm_db` | npm | All versions | 2.6.0 |

## How do I fix GHSA-p77h-hv6g-fmfp?

Upgrade ibm_db to 2.6.0 or later.

## Is GHSA-p77h-hv6g-fmfp being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GHSA-p77h-hv6g-fmfp in the wild and no public exploit code.

## Fix prompt for AI coding agents

```text
Check this codebase for GHSA-p77h-hv6g-fmfp and fix it if it is affected.

What it is: GHSA-p77h-hv6g-fmfp is a vulnerability in ibm_db, published on 3 Sep 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Exploitation: There is no known exploitation of GHSA-p77h-hv6g-fmfp in the wild and no public exploit code.

Affected packages and fixed versions:
- ibm_db (npm): affected all versions; fixed in 2.6.0
- ibm_db (npm): affected all versions; fixed in 2.6.0

Task:
1. Search the dependency manifests and lockfiles (for example package.json, package-lock.json, requirements.txt, poetry.lock, uv.lock, pom.xml, build.gradle, go.mod, Cargo.lock, Gemfile.lock) and any Dockerfiles for the affected packages, including transitive dependencies.
2. If an affected version is in use, upgrade it to the fixed version for its release line with the project's package manager, so the lockfile is regenerated. Prefer the smallest upgrade that fixes it.
3. If there is no fix, or the upgrade would break the build, do not guess: explain the risk and the safest workaround instead.
4. Run the tests and summarise what changed and why.
5. If nothing in the project is affected, say so and change nothing.

Reference: https://insights.sbomify.com/GHSA-p77h-hv6g-fmfp/ (Markdown: https://insights.sbomify.com/GHSA-p77h-hv6g-fmfp/index.md)
```

## Sources

- OSV: https://osv.dev/vulnerability/GHSA-p77h-hv6g-fmfp

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