CVE-2004-2397: The web-based Management Console in Blue Coat Security Gateway OS 3.0 through 3.1.3.13 and 3.2.1, when impo...

Security readout for executives and security teams

Blue Coat SGOS could write imported private keys and their passphrases into a plaintext log. If someone can access that log, they could take certificates and impersonate trusted services or decrypt protected communications where those keys are used. Relevant exposure is Blue Coat Security Gateway OS 3.0 through 3.1.3.13 or 3.2.1 where administrators imported private keys through the web-based Management Console. The bundle does not identify newer affected products, CPEs, or default configuration details. Treat this as high priority for any affected appliance that handled production TLS or client certificates. The main business risk is trust compromise: stolen keys can undermine authentication and encrypted communications even if the appliance itself is no longer reachable. Mitigation focus: Check Blue Coat vendor advisory for the supported fix or upgrade path.; Restrict management console and log access to authorized administrators only.; Rotate any certificates whose private keys were imported on affected versions..

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Jun 29, 2026, 18:28 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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