Vulnerability · Published Jul 17, 2024 · Assigned by Zowe
CVE-2024-6833Zowe CLI Auto-Init Leaks Credentials Locally
Medium 5.9
In plain English
A medium-severity security flaw in Zowe from Open Mainframe Project. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.1% (higher than 3% of all known vulnerabilities). Fixed versions are available - upgrade the affected package.
Severity (CVSS 3.1)5.9Medium
Exploit odds (30 days)0.1%top 96.5% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
A vulnerability in Zowe CLI allows local, privileged actors to store previously entered secure credentials in a plaintext file as part of an auto-init operation.
Affected packages & fixed versions
| Ecosystem | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| npm | @zowe/cli | 7.23.5 | GHSA-ghgq-x6wc-6jr5 |
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Open Mainframe Project | Zowe | 7.18.0 – before 7.23.5 |