Plaintext Password Present in the Web logs
Description
Potential Insertion of Sensitive Information into Jetty Log Files in multiple versions of OpenNMS Meridian and Horizon could allow disclosure of usernames and passwords if the logging level is set to debug. Users should upgrade to Meridian 2023.1.0 or newer, or Horizon 31.0.4. Meridian and Horizon installation instructions state that they are intended for installation within an organization's private networks and should not be directly accessible from the Internet.
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Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
org.opennms:opennmsMaven | < 31.0.4 | 31.0.4 |
Affected products
3- The OpenNMS Group/Horizonv5Range: 26.0.0
- The OpenNMS Group/Meridianv5Range: 2020.1.0
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
Root cause
"Missing explicit log-level configuration for Jetty's HttpInput logger causes sensitive request data (usernames and passwords) to be written to application logs when the root logger is set to DEBUG."
Attack vector
An attacker who can observe or access OpenNMS application log files can obtain usernames and passwords when the logging level is set to DEBUG. The advisory notes that OpenNMS is intended for installation within private networks and should not be directly accessible from the Internet, so the attack vector is local or network-adjacent access to log storage. No authentication or special privileges are required to read the logs if they are stored with weak permissions. The sensitive information is leaked passively through normal application operation when debug logging is enabled.
Affected code
The patch modifies `opennms-base-assembly/src/main/filtered/etc/log4j2.xml` by adding a new logger entry for `org.eclipse.jetty.server.HttpInput` at INFO level. Previously, Jetty's `HttpInput` logger was not explicitly configured, so it inherited the root logger's DEBUG level, which caused sensitive request data (including credentials) to be written into application logs.
What the fix does
The patch adds an explicit logger for `org.eclipse.jetty.server.HttpInput` at INFO level with `additivity="false"`, which prevents the logger from inheriting the root logger's DEBUG level. By capping the Jetty HTTP input logger at INFO, sensitive request data such as usernames and passwords that Jetty logs at DEBUG level are no longer written to the application logs. The `additivity="false"` attribute ensures the message is only sent to the RoutingAppender and not propagated to the root logger.
Preconditions
- configThe OpenNMS instance must have its logging level set to DEBUG (the root logger defaults to DEBUG in the provided log4j2.xml).
- authAn attacker must have read access to the application log files where Jetty HTTP input data is written.
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