CVE-2022-31177

Possible to infer sensitive information through query strings in Flask-AppBuilder

Description

Flask-AppBuilder is an application development framework built on top of Flask python framework. In versions prior to 4.1.3 an authenticated Admin user could query other users by their salted and hashed passwords strings. These filters could be made by using partial hashed password strings. The response would not include the hashed passwords, but an attacker could infer partial password hashes and their respective users. This issue has been fixed in version 4.1.3. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this issue.

Category

2.7
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.14%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: dpgaspar Flask-AppBuilder
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/dpgaspar/Flask-AppBuilder/security/advisories/GHSA-32ff-4g79-vgfc third party advisory
https://github.com/dpgaspar/Flask-AppBuilder/releases/tag/v4.1.3 third party advisory release notes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-31177?
CVE-2022-31177 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-31177?
To fix CVE-2022-31177, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-31177 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-31177 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-31177?
CVE-2022-31177 affects dpgaspar Flask-AppBuilder.
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