https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2023/q4/88: NATS: 2023-01: Adding accounts for just the system account adds auth bypass

Published Oct 13, 2023
·
Updated

Affected Software

2 affected components
NATS nats-server<2.2.0
NATS nats-server>=2.9.0<=2.9.22

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of NATS: 2023-01?

The severity of NATS: 2023-01 has not been explicitly assigned yet, but it is classified as an authorization bypass vulnerability.

2

How do I fix NATS: 2023-01?

To fix NATS: 2023-01, upgrade to version 2.9.23 or 2.10.2 of the NATS server.

3

What is the impact of NATS: 2023-01?

The impact of NATS: 2023-01 allows unauthorized access by bypassing authentication mechanisms if only the system account is configured.

4

When was NATS: 2023-01 published?

NATS: 2023-01 was published on October 13, 2023.

5

Is there a CVE assigned to NATS: 2023-01?

A CVE for NATS: 2023-01 has been requested but has not yet been assigned.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203