CVE-2020-1764: Hard coded cryptographic key in Kiali
Summary
CVE-2020-1764: Hard coded cryptographic key in Kiali in github.com/kiali/kiali. Affects github.com/kiali/kiali versions < 1.15.1. Fixed in 1.15.1. How to fix ↓
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Background
Kiali is an open-source project written in Go that provides observability and visualization for the Istio service mesh. It offers a user-friendly interface to monitor and manage the components of the service mesh. However, a vulnerability has been identified in Kiali that involves a hard-coded cryptographic key.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in Kiali arises from the presence of a hard-coded cryptographic key. This key is used for encryption and decryption operations within the application. As it is hard-coded, it can be easily obtained by an attacker, compromising the security of the encrypted data. This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access, data leaks, and potential manipulation of sensitive information.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
1.15.1
This is the first release that contains the fix.
go get github.com/kiali/kiali@v1.15.1Tip — Not sure which version your app runs? Vulert can match this fix to it. Scan free →
Conclusion
The presence of a hard-coded cryptographic key in Kiali poses a significant security risk. It is essential to update to version 1.15.1 or above to eliminate this vulnerability and ensure the confidentiality and integrity of encrypted data within the application.
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FAQ
This vulnerability can result in unauthorized access, data leaks, and potential manipulation of sensitive information within the Kiali application.
You can use the Vulert Playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your version of Kiali is affected by this vulnerability. Simply enter your application details and it will provide real-time alerts for open-source vulnerabilities, including this one.
No, there are no known workarounds for this vulnerability. It is recommended to update Kiali to the latest version as soon as possible.
There is no evidence of this vulnerability being exploited in the wild at the time of this report. However, it is crucial to update Kiali to the latest version to prevent any potential exploitation.
This vulnerability was discovered by the security research team at Vulert, a platform that monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in software.
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