CVE-2023-51390
CWE-215Published: December 21, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
journalpump is a daemon that takes log messages from journald and pumps them to a given output. A logging vulnerability was found in journalpump which logs out the configuration of a service integration in plaintext to the supplied logging pipeline, including credential information contained in the configuration if any. The problem has been patched in journalpump 2.5.0.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-51390 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-51390 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts