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, if debug mode is enabled, the NVD API Key is written into log files. This exposure of sensitive credentials in logs can allow unauthorized recovery of the API key by an attacker who can access these logs. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-532, indicating improper handling of sensitive information in logs.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows disclosure of the NVD API Key through log files when debug mode is enabled. An attacker with access to these logs can obtain the API key, potentially leading to unauthorized use of the NVD service. There is no indication of direct system compromise or denial of service. The impact is limited to confidentiality of the API key.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix is currently documented. Users should avoid enabling debug mode in production or sensitive environments to prevent logging of the NVD API Key. Monitor vendor advisories for updates or patches addressing this issue. Restrict access to log files to trusted personnel only.
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, if debug mode is enabled, the NVD API Key is written into log files. This exposure of sensitive credentials in logs can allow unauthorized recovery of the API key by an attacker who can access these logs. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-532, indicating improper handling of sensitive information in logs.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows disclosure of the NVD API Key through log files when debug mode is enabled. An attacker with access to these logs can obtain the API key, potentially leading to unauthorized use of the NVD service. There is no indication of direct system compromise or denial of service. The impact is limited to confidentiality of the API key.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix is currently documented. Users should avoid enabling debug mode in production or sensitive environments to prevent logging of the NVD API Key. Monitor vendor advisories for updates or patches addressing this issue. Restrict access to log files to trusted personnel only.
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: 07/15/2026, 09:47:21 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:36:47 UTC
Views: 295
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