CVE-2022-31008 : Security Advisory and Response

A predictable credential obfuscation seed value used in rabbitmq-server plugin has been identified. Learn about the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps below.

Understanding CVE-2022-31008

This CVE involves the predictable seed value used in URI obfuscation within the shovel and federation plugins of RabbitMQ.

What is CVE-2022-31008?

RabbitMQ's shovel and federation plugins used a predictable secret to seed the encryption key, leading to potentially deobfuscatable data appearing in the node log in certain exception cases. Patched versions

3.10.2

,

3.9.18

,

3.8.32

have been released to resolve this issue.

The Impact of CVE-2022-31008

The vulnerability could allow for the exposure of sensitive data due to the predictable nature of the encryption key seed. Attackers could potentially exploit this to gain unauthorized access to information.

Technical Details of CVE-2022-31008

The following details outline the vulnerability and its implications:

Vulnerability Description

The shovel and federation plugins in RabbitMQ used a predictable secret to seed the encryption key, leading to potential data exposure in the node logs during exceptions.

Affected Systems and Versions

Versions of rabbitmq-server

< 3.8.32

,

>= 3.9.0, < 3.9.18

, and

>= 3.10.0, < 3.10.2

are impacted by this vulnerability.

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers could potentially exploit this vulnerability by leveraging the predictable nature of the encryption key seed to decrypt sensitive data.

Mitigation and Prevention

Follow these steps to mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2022-31008:

Immediate Steps to Take

Users are advised to update to the patched versions

3.10.2

,

3.9.18

,

3.8.32

, or disable the Shovel and Federation plugins if upgrading is not possible.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement robust security measures, regularly update software, and monitor for any unusual activity to enhance the overall security posture.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories and promptly apply patches to address known vulnerabilities.