CVE-2019-20933
CriticalExploitedInfluxDB before 1.7.6 has an authentication bypass vulnerability in the authenticate function in services/httpd/handler.go because a JWT token may have an empty SharedSecret (aka shared secret).
Published Dec 28, 2020 · Updated Aug 4, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2019-20933, DLA-2501-1, DSA-4823-1, GHSA-2rmp-fw5r-j5qv, GO-2022-0780, TR-20-1048, UBUNTU-CVE-2019-20933, USN-5451-1
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2019-20933 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Influxdb (Influxdata), Debian Linux, github.com/influxdata/influxdb (go) and 22 more products.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Oct 14, 2023. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including ardana-cassandra 9.0+git.1600802664.7e480a2-3.6.2, ardana-mq 9.0+git.1605174486.a78ddce-3.19.2, ardana-osconfig 9.0+git.1601621747.a87e5a0-3.22.2.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
31%
Higher than 98.2% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
2 catalog listings
Public exploit code
None known
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Description
InfluxDB before 1.7.6 has an authentication bypass vulnerability in the authenticate function in services/httpd/handler.go because a JWT token may have an empty SharedSecret (aka shared secret).
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Nov 29, 2023 | n/a | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Oct 14, 2023 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
376 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| InfluxdbInfluxdata | See advisory | 1.7.6 |
| Debian LinuxDebian | 10.0, 9.0 | n/a |
| github.com/influxdata/influxdbgo | See advisory | 1.7.6 |
| kapacitorphoton | See advisory | 1.6.6-1.ph5 |
| ardana-cassandrasuse | See advisory | 9.0+git.1600802664.7e480a2-3.6.2 |
Patched Releases
ardana-cassandra
9.0+git.1600802664.7e480a2-3.6.2
ardana-mq
9.0+git.1605174486.a78ddce-3.19.2
ardana-osconfig
9.0+git.1601621747.a87e5a0-3.22.2
ardana-tempest
9.0+git.1603378983.fc0bca9-3.19.2
crowbar-core
5.0+git.1606840757.839a64745-3.47.1, 6.0+git.1606314264.bf9ada813-3.31.2
crowbar-core-branding-upstream
5.0+git.1606840757.839a64745-3.47.1, 6.0+git.1606314264.bf9ada813-3.31.2
crowbar-openstack
4.0+git.1604938545.30c10db18-9.77.1, 5.0+git.1604938523.ded915845-4.46.1, 6.0+git.1604573541.bb18c172d-3.28.3
github.com/influxdata/influxdb
1.7.6
grafana
6.7.4-1.20.1, 6.7.4-3.20.1, 6.7.4-4.15.1
Influxdb
1.7.6, 1.1.1+dfsg1-4+deb9u1, 1.1.1+dfsg1-4+deb9u1ubuntu1, 1.2.4-5.1, 1.3.4-4.3.1, 1.3.8-4.3.3, 1.6.0-10.ph3, 1.6.0-6.ph2, 1.6.4-1+deb10u1, 1.6.4-1+deb10u1build0.20.04.1, 1.6.7~rc0-1
kapacitor
1.6.6-1.ph5
openstack-cinder
13.0.10~dev20-3.28.2
openstack-cinder-api
13.0.10~dev20-3.28.2
openstack-cinder-backup
13.0.10~dev20-3.28.2
openstack-cinder-scheduler
13.0.10~dev20-3.28.2
openstack-cinder-volume
13.0.10~dev20-3.28.2
openstack-heat
11.0.4~dev4-3.19.2
openstack-heat-api
11.0.4~dev4-3.19.2
openstack-heat-api-cfn
11.0.4~dev4-3.19.2
openstack-heat-engine
11.0.4~dev4-3.19.2
openstack-heat-gbp
12.0.1~dev2-3.3.4
openstack-heat-plugin-heat_docker
11.0.4~dev4-3.19.2
openstack-heat-templates
0.0.0+git.1605509190.64f020b-3.18.1, 0.0.0+git.1605509190.64f020b6-3.9.3
openstack-horizon-plugin-gbp-ui
12.0.1~dev3-3.3.4
openstack-ironic-python-agent
3.3.4~dev6-3.19.4
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Dec 28, 2020
Added to CIRCL KEV
Oct 14, 2023
Added to Industry KEV feed
Nov 29, 2023
Last updated
Aug 4, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-20 Improper Input Validation
- CWE-287 Improper Authentication
- CWE-306 Missing Authentication for Critical Function
References
- advisoryhttps://bugzilla.suse.com/1005886
- advisoryhttps://bugzilla.suse.com/1125815
- advisoryhttps://bugzilla.suse.com/1132174
- advisoryhttps://bugzilla.suse.com/1132323
- advisoryhttps://bugzilla.suse.com/1160851
FAQ
Common Questions.
InfluxDB before 1.7.6 has an authentication bypass vulnerability in the authenticate function in services/httpd/handler.go because a JWT token may have an empty SharedSecret (aka shared secret).
Affected: Influxdb (Influxdata); Debian Linux versions 10.0, 9.0; github.com/influxdata/influxdb (go), among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Oct 14, 2023.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including ardana-cassandra 9.0+git.1600802664.7e480a2-3.6.2, ardana-mq 9.0+git.1605174486.a78ddce-3.19.2, ardana-osconfig 9.0+git.1601621747.a87e5a0-3.22.2.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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