CVE-2022-46145

Name: CVE-2022-46145
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-12-02T18:15:12.79+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.18%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-46145 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. authentik is an open-source identity provider. Versions prior to 2022.11.2 and 2022.10.2 are vulnerable to unauthorized user creation and potential account takeover. EPSS estimates a 1.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

authentik is an open-source identity provider. Versions prior to 2022.11.2 and 2022.10.2 are vulnerable to unauthorized user creation and potential account takeover. With the default flows, unauthenticated users can create new accounts in authentik. If a flow exists that allows for email-verified password recovery, this can be used to overwrite the email address of admin accounts and take over their accounts. authentik 2022.11.2 and 2022.10.2 fix this issue. As a workaround, a policy can be created and bound to the `default-user-settings-flow flow` with the contents `return request.user.is_authenticated`.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.18%

63.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Goauthentik	Authentik	< 2022.10.2
Goauthentik	Authentik	>= 2022.11, < 2022.11.2

References

https://github.com/goauthentik/authentik/security/advisories/GHSA-mjfw-54m5-fvjfMitigation, Third Party Advisory
https://goauthentik.io/docs/releases/2022.10#fixed-in-2022102Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://goauthentik.io/docs/releases/2022.11#fixed-in-2022112Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/goauthentik/authentik/security/advisories/GHSA-mjfw-54m5-fvjfMitigation, Third Party Advisory
https://goauthentik.io/docs/releases/2022.10#fixed-in-2022102Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://goauthentik.io/docs/releases/2022.11#fixed-in-2022112Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 2, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-46145?

How severe is CVE-2022-46145?

CVE-2022-46145 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-46145?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST