#VU78470 Missing Authorization in Grafana - CVE-2023-2183
Published: July 20, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU78470
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-2183
CWE-ID: CWE-862
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Grafana
Grafana
Software vendor:
Grafana Labs
Grafana Labs
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to bypass implemented security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to missing authorization in the alerts feature within API. A remote user can use the API to send multiple alert messages to e-mail and Slack, spamming users, prepare Phishing attack or block SMTP server.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.