CVE-2019-15635 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2019-15635 affecting Grafana 5.4.0, where passwords for data sources are exposed due to lack of encryption. Find mitigation steps and updates here.
A vulnerability has been identified in Grafana 5.4.0 where passwords for data sources are not encrypted, potentially exposing sensitive information.
Understanding CVE-2019-15635
What is CVE-2019-15635?
An issue in Grafana 5.4.0 allows an admin user to reveal passwords for any data source by clicking the "Save and test" button, leading to potential password exposure.
The Impact of CVE-2019-15635
The vulnerability could result in the disclosure of passwords for data sources like MySQL, compromising sensitive information.
Technical Details of CVE-2019-15635
Vulnerability Description
- Grafana 5.4.0 does not encrypt passwords for data sources, enabling password exposure through simple user actions.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Grafana 5.4.0
- Vendor: Grafana
- Versions: All versions affected
Exploitation Mechanism
- An admin user can expose passwords by clicking the "Save and test" button in the data source settings, leading to password disclosure.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Avoid saving and testing data source settings in Grafana to prevent password exposure.
- Regularly monitor for any unauthorized access or changes to data sources.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Encrypt sensitive data source passwords to prevent unauthorized access.
Patching and Updates
- Update Grafana to the latest version that addresses the password encryption vulnerability.