CVE-2022-39273

Default OAuth Authorization Server secret in FlyteAdmin

Description

FlyteAdmin is the control plane for the data processing platform Flyte. Users who enable the default Flyte’s authorization server without changing the default clientid hashes will be exposed to the public internet. In an effort to make enabling authentication easier for Flyte administrators, the default configuration for Flyte Admin allows access for Flyte Propeller even after turning on authentication via a hardcoded hashed password. This password is also set on the default Flyte Propeller configmap in the various Flyte Helm charts. Users who enable auth but do not override this setting in Flyte Admin’s configuration may unbeknownst to them be allowing public traffic in by way of this default password with attackers effectively impersonating propeller. This only applies to users who have not specified the ExternalAuthorizationServer setting. Usage of an external auth server automatically turns off this default configuration and are not susceptible to this vulnerability. This issue has been addressed in version 1.1.44. Users should manually set the staticClients in the selfAuthServer section of their configuration if they intend to rely on Admin’s internal auth server. Again, users who use an external auth server are automatically protected from this vulnerability.

Category

4.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.20%
Vendor Advisory flyte.org
Affected: flyteorg flyteadmin
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-39273?
CVE-2022-39273 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-39273?
To fix CVE-2022-39273, 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-2022-39273 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-39273 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-2022-39273?
CVE-2022-39273 affects flyteorg flyteadmin.
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