Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
Automox Agent before version 31 could write potentially sensitive information into local log files. A person who already has authenticated local access to an affected endpoint might read those logs and use the information against the organization’s security operations. The vendor states the issue was fixed in Agent version 31.
Executive priority
Treat this as a low-severity cleanup item, not an emergency. It still matters because endpoint management logs can expose security-relevant information after an attacker gains local access. Remediate during normal vulnerability management cycles unless sensitive log exposure is confirmed.
Technical view
This is a CWE-532 sensitive-information-in-log-files issue in Automox Agent. The CVSS 3.1 vector is local, low complexity, low privileges, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and low confidentiality impact only. The provided affected data names Automox Agent version 30, with the description stating versions prior to 31 were affected.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to endpoints running Automox Agent prior to version 31, especially version 30 as listed in the source bundle. An attacker needs local authenticated access to the machine before the log disclosure matters.
Exploitation context
The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or any cited evidence of active exploitation. The attack context is post-access: a local authenticated user may read sensitive log content and use it to undermine security operations.
Researcher notes
The evidence supports local authenticated information disclosure only. Do not expand scope beyond Automox Agent prior to version 31. The provided sources identify the fix as version 31 and do not provide evidence of remote exploitation, privilege escalation, or active exploitation.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade Automox Agent to version 31 or later.
- Prioritize endpoints still running Agent version 30 or older.
- Restrict local access to Automox Agent log files.
- Review affected logs for sensitive information exposure.
- Follow Automox guidance for any additional cleanup steps.
Validation and detection
- Inventory deployed Automox Agent versions across endpoints.
- Confirm no endpoint remains below Agent version 31.
- Review local agent logs for exposed sensitive values.
- Verify upgraded agents no longer log the sensitive data.
- Document any discovered exposure and response actions.
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- Low
- CVSS
- 3.3 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N1.81.4Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
3.3LowVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://community.automox.com/t/cve-2021-26908-and-cve-201-26909-automox-agent-information-disclosure-vulnerabilities-fixed/1955CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://www.rapid7.com/blog/post/2021/04/13/cve-2021-26908-and-cve-2021-26909-automox-agent-information-disclosure-fixed/CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File
Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.