Improper Authorization in OpenShift Logging - CVE-2023-4456
Published: September 14, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU80789
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-4456
CWE-ID: CWE-285
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
OpenShift Logging
OpenShift Logging
Software vendor:
Red Hat Inc.
Red Hat Inc.
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to bypass implemented security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to LokiStack component uses a regular token as key for caching. A remote user with a key valid for one action can execute other actions as long as the authorization allowing the original action is still cached.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.