CVE-2023-6014CWE-598

MLflow Authentication Bypass

Critical · published November 16, 2023

CVSS v3.0
9.1
EPSS
1%
Percentile
67.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An attacker can create any account they want in MLflow without breaking a sweat! Imagine the consequences of a party crasher gaining full access. 🔥 Think of it like a hotel where anyone can walk in and book a room—no ID required! It means bad actors can access sensitive data and misuse the system without any barriers. This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to all users’ data, allow malicious users to manipulate settings, or even lock out legitimate users. The implications are absolutely devastating for any organization relying on MLflow for their machine-learning projects.

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel where anyone can walk in and book a room—no ID required! It means bad actors can access sensitive data and misuse the system without any barriers. CVE-2023-6014 allows attackers to bypass authentication requirements, enabling them to create arbitrary accounts and gain unauthorized access to the system.

What to do

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to all users’ data, allow malicious users to manipulate settings, or even lock out legitimate users. The implications are absolutely devastating for any organization relying on MLflow for their machine-learning projects. Immediately update MLflow to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability. Review your access controls and monitor for any unusual activity. Ensure that only authenticated users can create new accounts in your environment. You've got this! By following these steps, you can close this critical gap and keep your system secure. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.0
9.1 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01167 · 67.1th percentile
Weakness
CWE-598 · Use of HTTP Request With Sensitive Query String
Published
2023-11-16T21:07Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 16 NOV 21:07Z
    MLflow Authentication Bypass
    cvelistv5