Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in Grafana 5.4.0. Passwords for data sources used by Grafana (e.g., MySQL) are not encrypted. An admin user can reveal passwords for any data source by pressing the "Save and test" button within a data source's settings menu. When watching the transaction with Burp Proxy, the password for the data source is revealed and sent to the server. From a browser, a prompt to save the credentials is generated, and the password can be revealed by simply checking the "Show password" box.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Grafana | Grafana | 5.4.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/167244Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20191009-0002/Third Party Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/167244Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20191009-0002/Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-15635?
CVE-2019-15635 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). An issue was discovered in Grafana 5.4.0. Passwords for data sources used by Grafana (e.g., MySQL) are not encrypted. An admin user can reveal passwords for any data source by pressing the "Save and t...
How severe is CVE-2019-15635?
CVE-2019-15635 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-15635?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Grafana Grafana.