CVE-2022-40979
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.29%
Last modified
CVE-2022-40979 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. In JetBrains TeamCity before 2022.04.4 environmental variables of "password" type could be logged when using custom Perforce executable. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In JetBrains TeamCity before 2022.04.4 environmental variables of "password" type could be logged when using custom Perforce executable
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Jetbrains | Teamcity | < 2022.04.4 |
References
- https://www.jetbrains.com/privacy-security/issues-fixed/Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.jetbrains.com/privacy-security/issues-fixed/Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-40979?
In JetBrains TeamCity before 2022.04.4 environmental variables of "password" type could be logged when using custom Perforce executable
How severe is CVE-2022-40979?
CVE-2022-40979 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-40979?
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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