Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU51581

#VU51581 Improper access control in Grafana - CVE-2021-28147

Published: March 19, 2021

Vulnerability identifier: #VU51581

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-28147

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerable software:
Grafana

Software vendor:
Grafana Labs

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions, when editorsCanAdmin feature is enabled. A remote user can bypass implemented security restrictions and add external group members to existing teams.

Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

External links

https://grafana.com/blog/2021/03/18/grafana-6.7.6-7.3.10-and-7.4.5-released-with-important-security-fixes-for-grafana-enterprise/