Ubuntu update for influxdb
| Risk | Medium |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2019-20933 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-287 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available. |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Ubuntu Operating systems & Components / Operating system influxdb (Ubuntu package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component |
| Vendor | Canonical Ltd. |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.
1) Improper Authentication
EUVDB-ID: #VU49209
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 5.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-20933
CWE-ID:
CWE-287 - Improper Authentication
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.
The vulnerability exists due the JWT token may have an empty SharedSecret in the authenticate function in services/httpd/handler.go. A remote non-authenticated attacker can bypass authentication process and gain unauthorized access to the application.
MitigationUpdate the affected package influxdb to the latest version.
Vulnerable software versionsUbuntu: 18.04 - 20.04
influxdb (Ubuntu package): before 1.6.4-1+deb10u1build0.20.04.1
External linkshttp://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5451-1
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.
