CVE-2013-6384

Name: CVE-2013-6384
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-11-23T18:55:04.72+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.41%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2013-6384 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. (1) impl_db2.py and (2) impl_mongodb.py in OpenStack Ceilometer 2013.2 and earlier, when the logging level is set to INFO, logs the connection string from ceilometer.conf, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information (the DB2 or MongoDB password) by reading the log file.. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

(1) impl_db2.py and (2) impl_mongodb.py in OpenStack Ceilometer 2013.2 and earlier, when the logging level is set to INFO, logs the connection string from ceilometer.conf, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information (the DB2 or MongoDB password) by reading the log file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.41%

32.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-532

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Openstack	Ceilometer	>= 2013.1, <= 2013.2

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/11/22/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/11/25/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ceilometer/+bug/1244476Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/11/22/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/11/25/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ceilometer/+bug/1244476Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 23, 2013
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-6384?

How severe is CVE-2013-6384?

Severity scoring for CVE-2013-6384 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-6384?

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Source: NVD / NIST