Use of Hard-coded, Security-relevant Constants in deepset-ai/haystack

CVE-2023-1712

What is CVE-2023-1712?

The vulnerability identified in Haystack by deepset-ai is a result of hard-coded security-related constants present in the software prior to version 0.1.30. These constants can lead to unintended exposure of sensitive data or compromise the integrity of the application, making it essential for users to update to the latest release to mitigate this risk. The issue is documented in the GitHub repository, highlighting the critical need for developers to avoid hard-coded values in production environments.

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