CVE-2021-34797

Name: CVE-2021-34797
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-01-04T09:15:07.127+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 2.89%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-34797 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Apache Geode versions up to 1.12.4 and 1.13.4 are vulnerable to a log file redaction of sensitive information flaw when using values that begin with characters other than letters or numbers for passwords and security properties with the prefix "sysprop-", "javax.net.ssl", or "security-". This issue is fixed by overhauling the log file redaction in Apache Geode versions 1.12.5, 1.13.5, and 1.14.0.. EPSS estimates a 2.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Apache Geode versions up to 1.12.4 and 1.13.4 are vulnerable to a log file redaction of sensitive information flaw when using values that begin with characters other than letters or numbers for passwords and security properties with the prefix "sysprop-", "javax.net.ssl", or "security-". This issue is fixed by overhauling the log file redaction in Apache Geode versions 1.12.5, 1.13.5, and 1.14.0.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.89%

85.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Geode	<= 1.12.4
Apache	Geode	>= 1.13.0, <= 1.13.4

References

https://lists.apache.org/thread/nq2w9gjzm1cjx1rh6zw41ty39qw7qpx4Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread/p4l0g49rzzzpn8yt9q9p0xp52h3zmsmkMailing List, Vendor Advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread/nq2w9gjzm1cjx1rh6zw41ty39qw7qpx4Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread/p4l0g49rzzzpn8yt9q9p0xp52h3zmsmkMailing List, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 4, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-34797?

How severe is CVE-2021-34797?

CVE-2021-34797 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-34797?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST