CVE-2024-23686: CWE-532 Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File
DependencyCheck for Maven 9.0.0 to 9.0.6, for CLI version 9.0.0 to 9.0.5, and for Ant versions 9.0.0 to 9.0.5, when used in debug mode, allows an attacker to recover the NVD API Key from a log file.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-23686 is a vulnerability in DependencyCheck tools (Maven 9.0.0-9.0.6, CLI 9.0.0-9.0.5, Ant 9.0.0-9.0.5) where enabling debug mode causes the NVD API Key to be written into log files. This improper logging of sensitive information can lead to unauthorized disclosure of the API key, potentially compromising the confidentiality of the key. The vulnerability does not affect availability or integrity and requires network access with no privileges or user interaction to exploit.
Potential Impact
An attacker with access to the log files generated by DependencyCheck in debug mode can recover the NVD API Key, which is sensitive information. This could lead to unauthorized use of the API key. The vulnerability has no direct impact on system integrity or availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix is currently documented. Users should avoid running DependencyCheck in debug mode to prevent logging of sensitive information. Monitor vendor advisories for updates or official fixes. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
CVE-2024-23686: CWE-532 Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File
Description
DependencyCheck for Maven 9.0.0 to 9.0.6, for CLI version 9.0.0 to 9.0.5, and for Ant versions 9.0.0 to 9.0.5, when used in debug mode, allows an attacker to recover the NVD API Key from a log file.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-23686 is a vulnerability in DependencyCheck tools (Maven 9.0.0-9.0.6, CLI 9.0.0-9.0.5, Ant 9.0.0-9.0.5) where enabling debug mode causes the NVD API Key to be written into log files. This improper logging of sensitive information can lead to unauthorized disclosure of the API key, potentially compromising the confidentiality of the key. The vulnerability does not affect availability or integrity and requires network access with no privileges or user interaction to exploit.
Potential Impact
An attacker with access to the log files generated by DependencyCheck in debug mode can recover the NVD API Key, which is sensitive information. This could lead to unauthorized use of the API key. The vulnerability has no direct impact on system integrity or availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix is currently documented. Users should avoid running DependencyCheck in debug mode to prevent logging of sensitive information. Monitor vendor advisories for updates or official fixes. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulnCheck
- Date Reserved
- 2024-01-19T17:35:09.985Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 692a51f32a13ea799fcc56f2
Added to database: 11/29/2025, 01:52:51 UTC
Last enriched: 06/24/2026, 15:00:46 UTC
Last updated: 07/02/2026, 08:51:13 UTC
Views: 261
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