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 Subscribe |
prometheus Other software / Other software solutions |
Vendor | Prometheus |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
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
DescriptionThe 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.
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsprometheus: 2.24.1 - 2.40.3
External linkshttp://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.