OpenBao May Leak Sensitive Information in Logs When Processing Malformed Data (CVE-2025-52893)
OpenBao before version 2.3.0 may leak sensitive information in logs when processing malformed data. This vulnerability is distinct from an earlier issue identified as HCSEC-2025-09 / CVE-2025-4166. The issue has been fixed in OpenBao version 2.3.0 and later. There is no known workaround other than ensuring that all client requests are properly formatted.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
OpenBao is a software solution for managing, storing, and distributing sensitive data such as secrets, certificates, and keys. Versions prior to 2.3.0 contain a vulnerability (CVE-2025-52893) where processing malformed data can cause sensitive information to be leaked in application logs. This vulnerability is separate from a previously disclosed issue (HCSEC-2025-09 / CVE-2025-4166). The vulnerability has been addressed and fixed in OpenBao version 2.3.0. No alternative mitigations exist beyond ensuring well-formed client requests.
Potential Impact
Sensitive information managed by OpenBao, including secrets, certificates, and keys, may be exposed in logs if malformed data is processed. This could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive data if logs are accessed by unauthorized parties. There are no known exploits in the wild for this vulnerability.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in OpenBao version 2.3.0 and later. Users should upgrade to version 2.3.0 or newer to remediate this issue. There is no known workaround other than ensuring all client requests are properly formatted to avoid triggering the vulnerability.
OpenBao May Leak Sensitive Information in Logs When Processing Malformed Data (CVE-2025-52893)
Description
OpenBao before version 2.3.0 may leak sensitive information in logs when processing malformed data. This vulnerability is distinct from an earlier issue identified as HCSEC-2025-09 / CVE-2025-4166. The issue has been fixed in OpenBao version 2.3.0 and later. There is no known workaround other than ensuring that all client requests are properly formatted.
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Technical Analysis
OpenBao is a software solution for managing, storing, and distributing sensitive data such as secrets, certificates, and keys. Versions prior to 2.3.0 contain a vulnerability (CVE-2025-52893) where processing malformed data can cause sensitive information to be leaked in application logs. This vulnerability is separate from a previously disclosed issue (HCSEC-2025-09 / CVE-2025-4166). The vulnerability has been addressed and fixed in OpenBao version 2.3.0. No alternative mitigations exist beyond ensuring well-formed client requests.
Potential Impact
Sensitive information managed by OpenBao, including secrets, certificates, and keys, may be exposed in logs if malformed data is processed. This could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive data if logs are accessed by unauthorized parties. There are no known exploits in the wild for this vulnerability.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in OpenBao version 2.3.0 and later. Users should upgrade to version 2.3.0 or newer to remediate this issue. There is no known workaround other than ensuring all client requests are properly formatted to avoid triggering the vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- BIT-openbao-2025-52893
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.6.2
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2025-52893"]
- Ecosystems
- ["Bitnami"]
- Database Specific Severity
- Medium
- Cvss Version
- null
Patch Information
Threat ID: 6aa005f8acd9273b49ab6847
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 12:56:24 UTC
Last enriched: 09/08/2026, 13:33:47 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 13:33:47 UTC
Views: 2
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