If you enable Basic Authentication in Pekko Management using the Java DSL, the authenticator may not be properly applied. Users that rely on authentication instead of making sure the Management API ports are only available to trusted users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.1.1, which fixes this issue. Akka was affected by the same issue and has released the fix in version 1.6.1.
Details
| Severity | Base Score | CVE |
|---|---|---|
| MEDIUM | 6.5 | CVE-2025-46548 |
Exploitation
To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker could potentially access the Management API without proper authentication if Basic Authentication is enabled but not correctly applied. This could allow unauthorized users to interact with the API, leading to potential data exposure or manipulation.
Affected Products
- Pekko Management: Affected by improper application of Basic Authentication when using the Java DSL.
- Akka: Also affected by the same issue, with a fix available in version 1.6.1.
Mitigation
Users are advised to upgrade to Pekko Management version 1.1.1 to resolve this vulnerability. Additionally, it is recommended to restrict access to Management API ports to trusted users only, regardless of authentication settings.