Grafana Unauthenticated Access Scanner
This scanner detects the use of Grafana Unauthenticated Access in digital assets. It enables the identification of exposed Grafana instances where anonymous access is configured, potentially exposing sensitive data. The scanner helps protect against unauthorized access to dashboards and other sensitive information.
Short Info
Level
Single Scan
Single Scan
Can be used by
Asset Owner
Estimated Time
10 seconds
Time Interval
17 days 5 hours
Scan only one
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Grafana is a widely used open-source analytics and monitoring platform. It is commonly utilized by IT professionals, developers, and organizations to track performance metrics, monitor infrastructure, and visualize operational data. Typically, Grafana is deployed in environments that require real-time data analysis and visualization to support decision-making processes. By providing a customizable and user-friendly interface, Grafana facilitates the creation of dashboards that present data from different sources in a cohesive manner. Its versatility makes it a popular solution for monitoring systems in various sectors, including technology, finance, and healthcare. With seamless integration capabilities, Grafana is often a critical component in modern DevOps and data analytics workflows.
Unauthenticated access refers to configurations where Grafana allows anonymous users to view and potentially interact with the platform. This vulnerability occurs when Grafana instances are misconfigured, enabling users to bypass authentication mechanisms and access sensitive monitoring data without any credentials. Such configurations can lead to unauthorized exposure of dashboards, data sources, organization information, and more. This risk is particularly concerning as it may allow malicious entities to gather intelligence on infrastructure and operations. Properly securing Grafana by controlling access is crucial to prevent unauthorized data exposure and maintain confidentiality. The vulnerability emphasizes the importance of configuring access permissions correctly to safeguard sensitive information.
This vulnerability allows access to sensitive endpoints, such as API endpoints for dashboards and data sources, without authentication. Specifically, it involves accessing endpoints like `/api/search`, `/api/org`, and `/api/users`. The exposure of these endpoints means that both dashboard metadata and user information could be leaked. The scanner identifies if certain keywords are present in the response body of these API calls to confirm unauthenticated access. Through a combination of status code checks and content presence, it determines if access is inadvertently granted. The technical assessment focuses on ensuring no sensitive data is available without appropriate authentication processes. An analysis of response headers and body content is conducted to detect unauthorized data access points.
If exploited, this vulnerability can lead to significant unauthorized access within Grafana instances. Malicious actors may be able to view and exploit sensitive monitoring data, and manipulate or extract information without restriction. The exposure may pave the way for further attacks, such as the reconnaissance of infrastructure and potential data breaches. Unauthorized access to dashboards could allow attackers to glean operational insights, potentially affecting business operations. Additionally, confidential information may be compromised, leading to privacy violations and reputational damage. Ensuring that all access control configurations are secure is therefore critical to preventing these adverse outcomes.
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