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GHSA-c8xw-vjgf-94hr

HighCVSS 7.1 / 10
Published Aug 23, 2023·Last modified Jun 24, 2025
Affected Components(0)

No affected components available

Description

Impact

All versions of Argo CD starting from v2.6.0 have a bug where open web terminal sessions do not expire. This bug allows users to send any websocket messages even if the token has already expired. The most straightforward scenario is when a user opens the terminal view and leaves it open for an extended period. This allows the user to view sensitive information even when they should have been logged out already.

Patches

A patch for this vulnerability has been released in the following Argo CD version:

  • v2.6.14
  • v2.7.12
  • v2.8.1

Workarounds

The only way to completely resolve the issue is to upgrade.

Mitigations

Disable web-based terminal or define RBAC rules to it https://argo-cd.readthedocs.io/en/latest/operator-manual/web_based_terminal/

For more information

If you have any questions or comments about this advisory:

Credits

Thank you to bean.zhang (@zhlu32 ) of HIT-IDS ChunkL Team who discovered the issue and reported it confidentially according to our guidelines.

Risk Scores
Base Score
7.1

The vulnerability can be exploited over the network without needing physical access. It is easy for an attacker to exploit this vulnerability. An attacker needs basic access or low-level privileges. No user interaction is needed for the attacker to exploit this vulnerability. The impact is confined to the system where the vulnerability exists. There is a high impact on the confidentiality of the information. There is a low impact on the integrity of the data.

Threat Intelligence
6.5

Exploitation attempts have been detected. Elevated vigilance and prompt remediation are advised.

EPSS
0.48%

The exploit probability is very low. The vulnerability is unlikely to be exploited in the next 30 days.

Exploit
Not available

We did not find any exploit available. Neither in GitHub repositories nor in the Exploit-Database.

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