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 leverage the improperly applied authenticator in Pekko Management when Basic Authentication is enabled. By accessing the Management API ports, which may not be adequately restricted, the attacker could gain unauthorized access to sensitive management functions.
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
To mitigate this vulnerability, users should upgrade to Pekko Management version 1.1.1, which addresses the issue with Basic Authentication. Additionally, it is recommended to restrict access to Management API ports to trusted users only.