ID:5320 - Exploit for Improper Authentication in InfluxDB - CVE-2019-20933

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:5320 - Exploit for Improper Authentication in InfluxDB - CVE-2019-20933

ID:5320 - Exploit for Improper Authentication in InfluxDB - CVE-2019-20933

Published: April 28, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU49209
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-20933
CWE-ID: CWE-287
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
InfluxDB

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The 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.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.