VDB-214684 · CVE-2022-46145 · GHSA-mjfw-54m5-fvjf

authentik prior 2022.10.2/2022.11.2 Email Address improper authentication

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in authentik. This affects an unknown function of the component Email Address Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to improper authentication. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2022-46145. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in authentik. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component Email Address Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authentication vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-287. When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

authentik is an open-source identity provider. Versions prior to 2022.11.2 and 2022.10.2 are vulnerable to unauthorized user creation and potential account takeover. With the default flows, unauthenticated users can create new accounts in authentik. If a flow exists that allows for email-verified password recovery, this can be used to overwrite the email address of admin accounts and take over their accounts. authentik 2022.11.2 and 2022.10.2 fix this issue. As a workaround, a policy can be created and bound to the `default-user-settings-flow flow` with the contents `return request.user.is_authenticated`.

The weakness was shared 12/02/2022 as GHSA-mjfw-54m5-fvjf. The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2022-46145 since 11/28/2022. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading to version 2022.10.2 or 2022.11.2 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at goauthentik.io.

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Productinfo

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authentik

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.8

VulDB Base Score: 5.6
VulDB Temp Score: 5.4
VulDB Vector: 🔍
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NVD Base Score: 9.8
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CNA Base Score: 8.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper authentication
CWE: CWE-287
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

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Upgrade: authentik 2022.10.2/2022.11.2

Timelineinfo

11/28/2022 🔍
12/02/2022 +4 days 🔍
12/02/2022 +0 days 🔍
12/25/2022 +23 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: GHSA-mjfw-54m5-fvjf
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-46145 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-46145
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-214684

Entryinfo

Created: 12/02/2022 21:06
Updated: 12/25/2022 10:49
Changes: 12/02/2022 21:06 (50), 12/25/2022 10:49 (11)
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