CVE-2023-4509

Name: CVE-2023-4509
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-04-18T00:15:07.34+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.23%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-4509 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. It is possible for an API key to be logged in clear text in the audit log file after an invalid login attempt.. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

It is possible for an API key to be logged in clear text in the audit log file after an invalid login attempt.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.23%

13.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-319

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Octopus	Octopus Server	>= 2018.9.0, < 2023.4.296

References

https://advisories.octopus.com/post/2024/sa2024-02/Vendor Advisory
https://advisories.octopus.com/post/2024/sa2024-02/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 18, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-4509?

It is possible for an API key to be logged in clear text in the audit log file after an invalid login attempt.

How severe is CVE-2023-4509?

CVE-2023-4509 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-4509?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-4509?

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Source: NVD / NIST