CVE-2022-23469
Authorization header displayed in the debug logs
Reported by github_m · Published December 8, 2022
github.com/traefik/traefik/v2 is fixed in v2.9.6 and 2.9.6 (Go Modules)
Traefik is an open source HTTP reverse proxy and load balancer. Versions prior to 2.9.6 are subject to a potential vulnerability in Traefik displaying the Authorization header in its debug logs. In certain cases, if the log level is set to DEBUG, credentials provided using the Authorization header are displayed in the debug logs. Attackers must have access to a users logging system in order for credentials to be stolen. This issue has been addressed in version 2.9.6. Users are advised to upgrade. Users unable to upgrade may set the log level to `INFO`, `WARN`, or `ERROR`.
Fixed versions
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| Package | Ecosystem | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| github.com/traefik/traefik/v2 | Go Modules | v2.9.6, 2.9.6 |
| traefik | dhi.docker.com | 2.9.6 |
Risk scores
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| traefik | traefik | < 2.9.6 |
| wolfi | traefik | * |
| traefik | traefik | 0 |
| alpine | traefik | 0 |
| chainguard | traefik | * |
Timeline
- Dec 8, 2022 CVE Published
- Dec 9, 2022 EPSS Score (30 in total, the first dated here)
- Nov 21, 2024 CVE Updated
- Mar 11, 2026 Security Advisory
- Jul 5, 2026 Coalition ESS Score
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curl -s -H "Authorization: ApiKey ${VULNETIX_ORG_ID}:${VULNETIX_API_KEY}" \
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References
- https://github.com/traefik/traefik/security/advisories/GHSA-h2ph-vhm7-g4hp x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://github.com/traefik/traefik/pull/9574 x_refsource_MISC
- https://github.com/traefik/traefik/releases/tag/v2.9.6 x_refsource_MISC