CVE-2026-7315
Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information in Cleartext transmission of sensitive API keys during OAuth flow in WolfSSL Random Number Generator
Executive Summary
CVE-2026-7315 is a medium severity vulnerability affecting cbom. It is classified as Cleartext Storage. Ensure your systems and dependencies are patched immediately to mitigate exposure risks.
Precogs AI Insight
"Precogs AI scans application packages to identify weak cryptographic ciphers, key-length deviations, and hardcoded certificates, generating secure migration suggestions."
What is this vulnerability?
CVE-2026-7315 is categorized as a medium Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information flaw with a CVSS base score of 5.3. Based on our vulnerability intelligence, this issue occurs when the application fails to securely handle untrusted data boundaries.
A security exposure has been identified in WolfSSL Random Number Generator. Specifying as cleartext transmission of sensitive api keys during oauth flow in wolfssl random number generator, this vulnerability enables remote or local actors to exploit bounds or logical checks.
This architectural defect enables adversaries to bypass intended security controls, directly manipulating the application's execution state or data layer. Immediate strategic intervention is required.
Risk Assessment
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| CVSS Base Score | 5.3 (MEDIUM) |
| Vector String | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N |
| Published | September 25, 2024 |
| Last Modified | September 25, 2024 |
| Related CWEs | CWE-312 |
Impact on Systems
✅ Data Exposure: Deprecated ciphers (e.g. 3DES) permit cryptanalytic decryption of stored messages.
✅ Credential Theft: Hardcoded private keys in public files expose server access directly to attackers.
✅ Compliance Violations: Fails cryptographic standards under SOC 2, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS audits.
How to Fix and Mitigate CVE-2026-7315
- Upgrade Encryption Standards: Migrate legacy cryptographic algorithms to AES-256-GCM and SHA-256+.
- Remove Embedded Secrets: Shift hardcoded credentials and certificates into secure environment secret managers.
- Enforce TLS 1.3: Disable TLS 1.0/1.1 and deprecated cipher configurations in network gateways.
Defending with Precogs AI
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Use Precogs to continuously scan your codebase, binaries, APIs, and infrastructure for this vulnerability class and related attack patterns. Our AI-powered detection engine combines static analysis with threat intelligence to identify exploitable weaknesses before attackers do.
Vulnerability Code Signature
Attack Data Flow
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Source | User credentials or sensitive data |
| Vector | Data is stored without encryption or hashing |
| Sink | Database or file system |
| Impact | Data breach, unauthorized access |
Vulnerable Code Pattern
// ❌ VULNERABLE: Cleartext Storage
public void savePassword(String username, String password) {
// Taint sink: saving password in plain text
db.execute("INSERT INTO users (username, password) VALUES (?, ?)", username, password);
}
Secure Code Pattern
// ✅ SECURE: Secure Hashing
import org.springframework.security.crypto.bcrypt.BCryptPasswordEncoder;
public void savePassword(String username, String password) {
BCryptPasswordEncoder encoder = new BCryptPasswordEncoder();
String hashedPassword = encoder.encode(password);
// Sanitized storage
db.execute("INSERT INTO users (username, password) VALUES (?, ?)", username, hashedPassword);
}
How Precogs Detects This
Precogs PII & Secrets Scanner continuously monitors codebases for insecure storage of sensitive information and reversible encryption.