CVE-2024-1102 identifies a vulnerability in the jberet-core component, specifically related to its logging mechanism for database connection properties. When an exception occurs in the 'dbProperties' handling, the system may inadvertently log sensitive information including database usernames and passwords in plaintext. This exposure occurs during error logging, which is typically accessible to system administrators or potentially attackers with some level of access. The vulnerability requires low privileges (PR:L) and no user interaction (UI:N), and it is exploitable remotely (AV:N), meaning an attacker can potentially trigger the exception and access logs remotely if they have some access to the system or network. The vulnerability affects confidentiality (CWE-200) but does not impact integrity or availability. The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N) indicates that while the attack complexity is low and privileges required are limited, the scope remains unchanged, and the primary impact is high on confidentiality. No patches have been released yet, and no known exploits are reported in the wild. This vulnerability is significant for environments where jberet-core is used to manage batch processing or database interactions, as leaked credentials could allow attackers to escalate privileges or move laterally within a network.

For European organizations, the exposure of database credentials can lead to unauthorized access to critical backend systems, potentially resulting in data breaches, intellectual property theft, or further compromise of internal networks. Since many enterprises in Europe rely on Java-based middleware and batch processing frameworks like jberet-core, this vulnerability could affect financial institutions, healthcare providers, government agencies, and large enterprises that handle sensitive personal and business data. The confidentiality breach could undermine compliance with GDPR and other data protection regulations, leading to legal and financial repercussions. Additionally, compromised credentials might facilitate lateral movement by attackers, increasing the risk of more severe attacks such as ransomware or data exfiltration. The lack of patches and known exploits suggests a window of exposure where organizations must rely on compensating controls to mitigate risk.

1. Immediately restrict access to logs containing database connection information to only trusted administrators and monitor access logs for unusual activity. 2. Implement network segmentation and strict access controls to limit who can trigger exceptions or access the affected jberet-core services remotely. 3. Review and harden logging configurations to avoid logging sensitive information, especially in error or exception scenarios. 4. Use application-level encryption or secrets management solutions to avoid storing or transmitting plaintext credentials. 5. Monitor for anomalous database access patterns that could indicate credential misuse. 6. Stay alert for official patches or updates from jberet-core maintainers and apply them promptly once available. 7. Conduct regular security audits and penetration tests focusing on middleware and batch processing components. 8. Educate developers and administrators about secure logging practices and credential handling to prevent similar issues.