CVE-2023-4456

Openshift-logging: lokistack authorisation is cached too broadly

Description

A flaw was found in openshift-logging LokiStack. The key used for caching is just the token, which is too broad. This issue allows a user with a token valid for one action to execute other actions as long as the authorization allowing the original action is still cached.

Category

5.7
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.07%
Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory redhat.com
Affected: Red Hat RHOL-5.5-RHEL-8
Affected: Red Hat RHOL-5.6-RHEL-8
Affected: Red Hat RHOL-5.7-RHEL-8
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-4456?
CVE-2023-4456 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-4456?
To fix CVE-2023-4456, 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-2023-4456 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-4456 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-2023-4456?
CVE-2023-4456 affects Red Hat RHOL-5.5-RHEL-8, Red Hat RHOL-5.6-RHEL-8, Red Hat RHOL-5.7-RHEL-8.
This platform uses data from the NIST NVD, MITRE CVE, MITRE CWE, First.org and CISA KEV but is not endorsed or certified by these entities. CVE is a registred trademark of the MITRE Corporation and the authoritative source of CVE content is MITRE's CVE web site. CWE is a registred trademark of the MITRE Corporation and the authoritative source of CWE content is MITRE's CWE web site.
© 2025 Under My Watch. All Rights Reserved.