Apache Pekko Management up to 1.1.0 Java DSL improper authentication

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Apache Pekko Management up to 1.1.0. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Java DSL. Performing a manipulation results in improper authentication. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-46548. No exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache Pekko Management up to 1.1.0. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown code of the component Java DSL. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authentication vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-287. When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

If you enable Basic Authentication in Pekko Management using the Java DSL, the authenticator may not be properly applied. Users that rely on authentication instead of making sure the Management API ports are only available to trusted users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.1.1, which fixes this issue.

The advisory is shared at lists.apache.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-46548 since 04/24/2025. The exploitability is told to be easy. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 06/05/2025).

Upgrading to version 1.1.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2025-16746). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
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VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper authentication
CWE: CWE-287
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Pekko Management 1.1.1

Timelineinfo

04/24/2025 🔍
06/03/2025 +40 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: lists.apache.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-46548 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-46548
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-310965
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Entryinfo

Created: 06/03/2025 14:45
Updated: 06/05/2025 10:36
Changes: 06/03/2025 14:45 (53), 06/04/2025 07:17 (1), 06/04/2025 23:33 (1), 06/05/2025 10:36 (1)
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