CVE-2019-19499: Github.com/grafana/grafana Grafana Arbitrary File Read Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-4pwp-cx67-5cpx
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CVSS 6.5
CWE-89 CWE-200 CWE-22
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2019-19499 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.5) grafana arbitrary file read vulnerability (CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')) affecting Github.com/grafana/grafana libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves grafana arbitrary file read. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 6.4.4.

CVE-2019-19499 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2019-19499
GHSA Identifier GHSA-4pwp-cx67-5cpx
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.5
CWE Classification CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Affected Product Github.com/grafana/grafana
Package Ecosystem Go
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.5

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:P).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2019-19499

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Github.com/grafana/grafana dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

github.com/grafana/grafana fixed: 6.4.4 
Upgrade github.com/grafana/grafana to 6.4.4
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for github.com/grafana/grafana

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2019-19499, inspect your project dependencies for Github.com/grafana/grafana:

inspect dependencies for github.com/grafana/grafana

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Github.com/grafana/grafana in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 6.4.4), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of an sql command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended sql command when it is sent to a downstream component. without sufficient removal or quoting of sql syntax in user-controllable inputs, the generated sql query can cause those inputs to be interpreted as sql instead of ordinary user data. In Github.com/grafana/grafana, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Grafana <= 6.4.3 has an Arbitrary File Read vulnerability, which could be exploited by an authenticated attacker that has privileges to modify the data source configurations.

CVE-2019-19499 Affected Github.com/grafana/grafana Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
6.4.4
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
github.com/grafana/grafana
golang/github.com/grafana/grafana
Go
< 6.4.4
6.4.4

References

NVD — CVE-2019-19499 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-19499
Github.com/grafana/grafana Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/grafana/grafana/pull/20192
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/grafana/grafana/commit/19dbd27c5caa1a160bd5854b65a4e1fe2a8a4f00
Github.com/grafana/grafana Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/grafana/grafana
Github.com/grafana/grafana Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/grafana/grafana/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md#644-2019-11-06
Github.com/grafana/grafana Security Information SECURITY
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200918-0003

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-19499?
CVE-2019-19499 is a security vulnerability in Github.com/grafana/grafana involving Grafana Arbitrary File Read under CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection').
Which Github.com/grafana/grafana versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 6.4.4 across affected packages: github.com/grafana/grafana.
What version fixes CVE-2019-19499?
Upgrading to 6.4.4 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is github.com/grafana/grafana affected?
Yes, github.com/grafana/grafana is affected in releases prior to 6.4.4. Upgrade your dependency to 6.4.4 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-19499?
CVE-2019-19499 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:P.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2019-19499?
CVE-2019-19499 is classified under CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') (The product constructs all or part of an SQL command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended SQL command when it is sent to a downstream component. Without sufficient removal or quoting of SQL syntax in user-controllable inputs, the generated SQL query can cause those inputs to be interpreted as SQL instead of ordinary user data.).
How can I check Go dependencies for CVE-2019-19499?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for github.com/grafana/grafana'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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