CVE-2022-0718

What it is

A flaw was found in python-oslo-utils. Due to improper parsing, passwords with a double quote ( " ) in them cause incorrect masking in debug logs, causing any part of the password after the double quote to be plaintext.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network with an admin-level account. High risk of data exposure.

Exploit odds

1.9% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2022-08-29 15:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 04:21 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 1.9% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 4.9 MEDIUM (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2022-08-29 15:15 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 04:21 UTC

Exploit probability

1.9% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-522

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Openstack oslo.utils < 4.10.1
• Openstack oslo.utils 4.12.0
• Redhat Openshift Container Platform 4.0
• Redhat Openstack Platform 16.1
• Debian Linux 10.0
• Debian Linux 11.0

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 4.9

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

High

User interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

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