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CVE-2019-19499: Grafana <= 6.4.3 has an Arbitrary File Read vulnerability, which could be exploited by an authenticated att...

Grafana <= 6.4.3 has an Arbitrary File Read vulnerability, which could be exploited by an authenticated attacker that has privileges to modify the data source configurations.

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Plain-English summary

CVE-2019-19499 is an arbitrary file read issue in Grafana 6.4.3 and earlier. It requires an authenticated user who can modify data source configurations. If abused, it could expose files on the Grafana server, including sensitive configuration or secrets, depending on deployment.

Executive priority

Prioritize assessment where Grafana is internet-accessible, handles production monitoring, or stores credentials. The business risk is sensitive file disclosure from a monitoring server, but exploitation requires authenticated configuration privileges.

Technical view

The CVE describes arbitrary file read in Grafana <= 6.4.3 through data source configuration control. The public bundle does not provide CVSS, CWE, a confirmed fix version, or exploit-in-the-wild evidence. Exposure depends on Grafana version and whether untrusted or compromised accounts can edit data sources.

Likely exposure

Most relevant exposure is Grafana <= 6.4.3 where users beyond trusted administrators can modify data source configurations. NetApp customers should also review the referenced NetApp advisory for product-specific applicability.

Exploitation context

The source states exploitation requires authentication and privileges to modify data source configurations. CISA KEV is false in the bundle, and no cited source here confirms active exploitation.

Researcher notes

Evidence is limited to the CVE description and referenced advisories. Do not assume unauthenticated reachability, public exploit use, or a specific patched version from this bundle alone. Focus validation on version, privilege boundaries, and data source change history.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory Grafana deployments and identify versions <= 6.4.3.
  • Restrict data source configuration privileges to trusted administrators only.
  • Review Grafana and NetApp advisories for confirmed remediation guidance.
  • Upgrade or isolate affected instances once vendor guidance confirms the safe target version.
  • Rotate exposed secrets if server file access is suspected.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm Grafana version on every deployment and appliance-managed instance.
  • Review role assignments for users allowed to modify data sources.
  • Check recent data source configuration changes for unexpected activity.
  • Determine whether referenced NetApp products are present in your environment.
  • Review server logs for suspicious authenticated administrative actions.
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Confidence
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Sources
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CVSS
Not scored
Known Exploited
No
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