CVE-2023-4509

MEDIUM
Published Apr 18, 2024 Modified Jul 2, 2025 CWE-319

Description

It is possible for an API key to be logged in clear text in the audit log file after an invalid login attempt.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

4.3
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-319 CWE-319

Affected Products

Vendor Product
octopus octopus_server
linux linux_kernel
microsoft windows

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-4509? +
It is possible for an API key to be logged in clear text in the audit log file after an invalid login attempt. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2023-4509? +
CVE-2023-4509 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.3 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-4509? +
CVE-2023-4509 affects products from linux, microsoft, octopus, specifically: linux_kernel, octopus_server, windows. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-4509? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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