Vulnerability identifier: #VU69691

Vulnerability 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

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
prometheus
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: Prometheus

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: 2.40.0 - 2.40.3, 2.39.0 - 2.39.2, 2.38.0, 2.37.0 - 2.37.3, 2.36.0 - 2.36.2, 2.35.0, 2.34.0, 2.33.0 - 2.33.5, 2.32.0 - 2.32.1, 2.31.0 - 2.31.2, 2.30.0 - 2.30.4, 2.29.0 - 2.29.2, 2.28.0 - 2.28.1, 2.26.0 - 2.26.1, 2.27.0 - 2.27.1, 2.25.0 - 2.25.2, 2.24.1

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

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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.