GHSA-528j-9r78-wffx
etcd user credentials are stored in WAL logs in plaintext
Vulnerability type
Data Exposure
Workarounds
The etcd assumes that the on disk files are secure. The possible fixes have been provided, however, it is the responsibility of the etcd users to make sure that the etcd server WAL log files are secure. The etcd doesn't encrypt key/value data stored on disk drives.
Detail
User credentials (login and password) are stored in WAL entries on each user authentication. If the WAL log files are not secure, it can potentially expose sensitive information.
References
Find out more on this vulnerability in the security audit report
For more information
If you have any questions or comments about this advisory:
- Contact the etcd security committee
What each source reports
GitHub AdvisoriesNo score
etcd user credentials are stored in WAL logs in plaintext
Vulnerability type
Data Exposure
Workarounds
The etcd assumes that the on disk files are secure. The possible fixes have been provided, however, it is the responsibility of the etcd users to make sure that the etcd server WAL log files are secure. The etcd doesn't encrypt key/value data stored on disk drives.
Detail
User credentials (login and password) are stored in WAL entries on each user authentication. If the WAL log files are not secure, it can potentially expose sensitive information.
References
Find out more on this vulnerability in the security audit report
For more information
If you have any questions or comments about this advisory:
- Contact the etcd security committee
- Record
GHSA-528j-9r78-wffx- Weakness
- CWE-256
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVNo score
etcd user credentials are stored in WAL logs in plaintext
Vulnerability type
Data Exposure
Workarounds
The etcd assumes that the on disk files are secure. The possible fixes have been provided, however, it is the responsibility of the etcd users to make sure that the etcd server WAL log files are secure. The etcd doesn't encrypt key/value data stored on disk drives.
Detail
User credentials (login and password) are stored in WAL entries on each user authentication. If the WAL log files are not secure, it can potentially expose sensitive information.
References
Find out more on this vulnerability in the security audit report
For more information
If you have any questions or comments about this advisory:
- Contact the etcd security committee
- Record
GHSA-528j-9r78-wffx- Weakness
- CWE-256
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
go.etcd.io/etcd/client/v3Go | 3.4.0 up to 3.4.10 | 3.4.10 |
go.etcd.io/etcd/client/v3Go | before 3.3.23 | 3.3.23 |
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| first indexed | GitHub Advisories, OSV |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
In short
GHSA-528j-9r78-wffx is a vulnerability with no CVSS score yet in go.etcd.io/etcd/client/v3, published October 6, 2022. No source lists public exploit code. Fixed in go.etcd.io/etcd/client/v3 3.4.10.
References
github.com/etcd-io/etcd/security/advisories/GHSA-528j-9r78-wffx