CVE-2024-4840

Summary

CVE-2024-4840 is a newly identified vulnerability affecting the OpenStack Platform (RHOSP) director. This toolset is used for installing and managing a complete RHOSP environment. The issue lies in the director's logging functionality, which stores plaintext passwords in log files. As a result, anyone with access to these logs can potentially gain sensitive information. This vulnerability highlights the importance of proper password management and secure log handling in maintaining the security of OpenStack environments.

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