CVE-2025-30373: Graylog Authenticated HTTP inputs do ingest message even if Authorization header is missing or has wrong value

Published Apr 7, 2025
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Updated

Impact Starting with 6.1, HTTP Inputs can be configured to check if a specified header is present and has a specified value to authenticate HTTP-based ingestion. Unfortunately, even though in cases of a missing header or a wrong value the correct HTTP response (401) is returned, the message will be ingested nonetheless.

Patches

Workarounds Disabling http-based inputs and allow only authenticated pull-based inputs.

Analysis provided by Fabian Yamaguchi - Whirly Labs (Pty) Ltd

Other sources

Graylog is a free and open log management platform. Starting with 6.1, HTTP Inputs can be configured to check if a specified header is present and has a specified value to authenticate HTTP-based ingestion. Unfortunately, even though in cases of a missing header or a wrong value the correct HTTP response (401) is returned, the message will be ingested nonetheless. To mitigate the vulnerability, disable http-based inputs and allow only authenticated pull-based inputs. This vulnerability is fixed in 6.1.9.

NVD

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
Graylog Graylog>=6.1, <6.1.9
maven/org.graylog2:graylog2-server>=6.1.0<6.1.9
6.1.9
Graylog Graylog>=6.1.0<6.1.9

Event History

Apr 7, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:37 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:37 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
RemedyAffected Software
Advisory Published
via GitHub·04:37 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-30373?

The severity of CVE-2025-30373 has been rated as a medium-risk vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-30373?

To fix CVE-2025-30373, upgrade your Graylog installation to version 6.1.10 or later, where the vulnerability is addressed.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2025-30373?

CVE-2025-30373 affects Graylog versions 6.1 through 6.1.9.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-30373?

CVE-2025-30373 is an authentication bypass vulnerability in HTTP Inputs of the Graylog log management platform.

5

How can I determine if CVE-2025-30373 is present in my system?

To determine if CVE-2025-30373 is present, verify if you are using Graylog version 6.1 to 6.1.9 and check your HTTP Input configurations for header requirements.

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