Authentication bypass in Prometheus



Published: 2022-11-29
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2022-46146
CWE-ID CWE-836
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Vendor Prometheus

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Use of Password Hash Instead of Password for Authentication

EUVDB-ID: #VU69691

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-46146

CWE-ID: CWE-836 - Use of Password Hash Instead of Password for Authentication

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect implementation of basic authentication. A remote attacker with knowledge of the password hash can authenticate against Prometheus without actual knowledge of the password.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

prometheus: 2.24.1 - 2.40.3

External links

http://github.com/prometheus/prometheus/security/advisories/GHSA-4v48-4q5m-8vx4


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.



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