CVE-2022-29170 : What You Need to Know

A detailed overview of the CVE-2022-29170 vulnerability impacting Grafana Enterprise's security configurations.

Understanding CVE-2022-29170

This CVE affects Grafana Enterprise versions prior to 7.5.16 and 8.5.3, allowing malicious data sources to bypass network restrictions.

What is CVE-2022-29170?

Grafana Enterprise's Request security feature, starting from version 7.4.0-beta1, can be bypassed by a specific scenario involving HTTP redirects leading to potential information exposure.

The Impact of CVE-2022-29170

With a CVSS base score of 6.6 (Medium severity), the vulnerability poses a high confidential impact in Grafana Enterprise instances using custom data sources.

Technical Details of CVE-2022-29170

This section outlines the vulnerability's description, affected systems, and the exploitation mechanism.

Vulnerability Description

The issue arises when a custom data source in Grafana Enterprise sends an HTTP redirect to a forbidden host, evading network restrictions.

Affected Systems and Versions

Grafana Enterprise versions from 7.4.0-beta1 to 7.5.16 and 8.5.3 are susceptible to this security flaw.

Exploitation Mechanism

By adding a custom data source that returns HTTP redirects within Grafana, attackers can trick the system into revealing sensitive information.

Mitigation and Prevention

Discover the steps to mitigate the CVE-2022-29170 vulnerability and enhance your security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Upgrade Grafana Enterprise to versions 7.5.16 or 8.5.3 to apply the patch addressing this vulnerability.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor and update Grafana Enterprise to prevent potential exploits and ensure robust security.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security patches and update Grafana Enterprise promptly to safeguard against known vulnerabilities.