Vulnerability Description
CoreOS Tectonic 1.7.x and 1.8.x before 1.8.7-tectonic.2 deploys the Grafana web application using default credentials (admin/admin) for the administrator account located at grafana-credentials secret. This occurs because CoreOS does not randomize the administrative password to later be configured by Tectonic administrators. An attacker can insert an XSS payload into the dashboards.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Tectonic | >= 1.7.1-tectonic.1, < 1.8.7-tectonic.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://coreos.com/tectonic/releases/Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://coreos.com/tectonic/releases/#1.8.7-tectonic.2Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://coreos.com/tectonic/releases/Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://coreos.com/tectonic/releases/#1.8.7-tectonic.2Release NotesVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-9090?
CVE-2018-9090 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). CoreOS Tectonic 1.7.x and 1.8.x before 1.8.7-tectonic.2 deploys the Grafana web application using default credentials (admin/admin) for the administrator account located at grafana-credentials secret....
How severe is CVE-2018-9090?
CVE-2018-9090 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-9090?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Tectonic.