etcd user credentials are stored in WAL logs in plaintext
Key facts
- Attack vector
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- Privileges required
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- User interaction
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- Attack complexity
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- Impact type
- Information disclosure
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
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- Fix status
- Fixed
No CVSS vector from any source. Fix status from GitHub. Impact type from CWE-256.
Summary
### Vulnerability type Data Exposure ### Workarounds The etcd assumes that the on disk files are secure. The possible fixes have been provided, however, it is the responsibility of the etcd users to make sure that the etcd server WAL log files are secure. The [etcd doesn't encrypt key/value data stored on disk drives](https://github.com/etcd-io/etcd/blob/master/Documentation/op-guide/security.md#does-etcd-encrypt-data-stored-on-disk-drives). ### Detail User credentials (login and password) are stored in WAL entries on each user authentication. If the WAL log files are not secure, it can potentially expose sensitive information. ### References Find out more on this vulnerability in the [security audit report](https://github.com/etcd-io/etcd/blob/master/security/SECURITY_AUDIT.pdf) ### For more information If you have any questions or comments about this advisory: * Contact the [etcd security committee](https://github.com/etcd-io/etcd/blob/master/security/security-release-process.md#product-security-committee-psc)
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | go.etcd.io/etcd/client/v3 (Go) | 3.4.0 to before 3.4.10 | 3.4.10 | Patch available | GHSA-528j-9r78-wffx |
| — | go.etcd.io/etcd/client/v3 (Go) | before 3.3.23 | 3.3.23 | Patch available | GHSA-528j-9r78-wffx |
- go.etcd.io/etcd/client/v3 (Go) Vendor— Affected 3.4.0 to before 3.4.10 Fixed in 3.4.10 Patch available GHSA-528j-9r78-wffx
- go.etcd.io/etcd/client/v3 (Go) Vendor— Affected before 3.3.23 Fixed in 3.3.23 Patch available GHSA-528j-9r78-wffx
Remediation
- Fix · GHSA-528j-9r78-wffx go.etcd.io/etcd/client/v3 (Go) Fixed in 3.4.10 Advisory →
- Fix · GHSA-528j-9r78-wffx go.etcd.io/etcd/client/v3 (Go) Fixed in 3.3.23 Advisory →
Timeline
- 2026-10-03 Threatist record created from GHSA-528j-9r78-wffx
References
Other 7
- https://github.com/etcd-io/etcd/security/advisories/GHSA-528j-9r78-wffx
- https://github.com/etcd-io/etcd/issues/10132
- https://github.com/etcd-io/etcd/pull/11818
- https://github.com/etcd-io/etcd/commit/585814082b8c8b7db272b30b365b81d27df4a4cb
- https://github.com/etcd-io/etcd
- https://github.com/etcd-io/etcd/blob/master/Documentation/op-guide/security.md#does-etcd-encrypt-data-stored-on-disk-drives
- https://github.com/etcd-io/etcd/blob/master/security/SECURITY_AUDIT.pdf
Sources
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