CVE-2022-46172

Public Exploit
authentik allows existing authenticated users to create arbitrary accounts

Description

authentik is an open-source Identity provider focused on flexibility and versatility. In versions prior to 2022.10.4, and 2022.11.4, any authenticated user can create an arbitrary number of accounts through the default flows. This would circumvent any policy in a situation where it is undesirable for users to create new accounts by themselves. This may also affect other applications as these new basic accounts would exist throughout the SSO infrastructure. By default the newly created accounts cannot be logged into as no password reset exists by default. However password resets are likely to be enabled by most installations. This vulnerability pertains to the user context used in the default-user-settings-flow, /api/v3/flows/instances/default-user-settings-flow/execute/. This issue has been fixed in versions 2022.10.4 and 2022.11.4.

Category

6.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.05%
Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: goauthentik authentik
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/goauthentik/authentik/security/advisories/GHSA-hv8r-6w7p-mpc5 third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-46172?
CVE-2022-46172 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-46172?
To fix CVE-2022-46172, 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-2022-46172 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-46172 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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-2022-46172?
CVE-2022-46172 affects goauthentik authentik.
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