CVE-2023-44483

Name: CVE-2023-44483
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-10-20T10:15:12.933+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.21%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-44483 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. All versions of Apache Santuario - XML Security for Java prior to 2.2.6, 2.3.4, and 3.0.3, when using the JSR 105 API, are vulnerable to an issue where a private key may be disclosed in log files when generating an XML Signature and logging with debug level is enabled. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.2.6, 2.3.4, or 3.0.3, which fixes this issue.. EPSS estimates a 1.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

All versions of Apache Santuario - XML Security for Java prior to 2.2.6, 2.3.4, and 3.0.3, when using the JSR 105 API, are vulnerable to an issue where a private key may be disclosed in log files when generating an XML Signature and logging with debug level is enabled. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.2.6, 2.3.4, or 3.0.3, which fixes this issue.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.21%

64.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-532

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Santuario Xml Security For Java	< 2.2.6
Apache	Santuario Xml Security For Java	>= 2.3.0, < 2.3.4
Apache	Santuario Xml Security For Java	>= 3.0.0, < 3.0.3

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/10/20/5Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread/vmqbp9mfxtrf0kmbnnmbn3h9j6dr9q55Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/10/20/5Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread/vmqbp9mfxtrf0kmbnnmbn3h9j6dr9q55Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20241108-0002/

Timeline

Published: Oct 20, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-44483?

How severe is CVE-2023-44483?

CVE-2023-44483 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-44483?

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