CVE-2025-54467
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability exposes sensitive password information in NeuVector security event logs when Java commands with password parameters are terminated due to process rule violations. It affects NeuVector deployments where Java applications with password arguments are monitored. The exposure occurs specifically when NeuVector's process control rules block such commands.
💻 Affected Systems
- NeuVector
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Attackers with access to NeuVector logs could extract credentials, potentially leading to privilege escalation, lateral movement, or data exfiltration from affected systems.
Likely Case
Authorized users with log access could inadvertently view sensitive passwords, violating confidentiality requirements and potentially enabling insider threats.
If Mitigated
With proper log access controls and monitoring, the exposed passwords remain visible only to authorized administrators, limiting the attack surface.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires: 1) Java commands with password parameters being executed, 2) NeuVector process rules blocking those commands, 3) Access to NeuVector security event logs.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Check NeuVector security advisory for specific patched versions
Vendor Advisory: https://github.com/neuvector/neuvector/security/advisories/GHSA-w54x-xfxg-4gxq
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Review NeuVector security advisory GHSA-w54x-xfxg-4gxq. 2. Update NeuVector to the patched version specified in the advisory. 3. Verify the update completed successfully.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict Log Access
allLimit access to NeuVector security event logs to only authorized administrators
Modify Process Rules
allAdjust NeuVector process control rules to avoid terminating Java commands with password arguments
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict access controls on NeuVector logs (RBAC, least privilege)
- Monitor NeuVector log access and alert on suspicious activity
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check if Java commands with password arguments appear in NeuVector security event logs when terminated by process rulesCheck Version:
Check NeuVector version via management console or APIVerify Fix Applied:
After patching, verify that password arguments are masked/redacted in NeuVector security event logs📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Java command lines containing password parameters in NeuVector security event logs
- Process termination events for Java applications
SIEM Query:
source="neuvector" AND event_type="process_violation" AND command="*password*"