Auth bypass in Wazuh Wazuh-Dashboard
CVE-2023-42455
Wazuh is a security detection, visibility, and compliance open source project. In versions 4.4.0 and 4.4.1, it is possible to get the Wazuh API administrator key used by the Dashboard using the browser development tools. This allows a logged user to the dashboard to become administrator of the API, even if their dashboard role is not. Version 4.4.2 contains a fix. There are no known workarounds.
Vulnerability class: IDOR (Insecure Direct Object Reference)
EPSS: 0.006 (44.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Wazuh Wazuh-dashboard
- Wazuh Wazuh-kibana-app — versions >= 4.4.0, < 4.4.2
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch, Vendor Advisory)
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_MISC, Issue Tracking)
- security-advisories@github.com (Patch, x_refsource_MISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-42455?
- CVE-2023-42455 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wazuh Wazuh-Dashboard, classified under Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2023-10-09.
- How severe is CVE-2023-42455?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.