CVE-2022-23536
Alertmanager can expose local files content via specially crafted config
CVE-2022-23536 is a medium vulnerability (CVSS 6.5) in Cortexproject Cortex, published December 19, 2022. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 0.82%, the 57th percentile. Fixed in github.com/cortexproject/cortex 1.14.1.
Cortex provides multi-tenant, long term storage for Prometheus. A local file inclusion vulnerability exists in Cortex versions 1.13.0, 1.13.1 and 1.14.0, where a malicious actor could remotely read local files as a result of parsing maliciously crafted Alertmanager configurations when submitted to the Alertmanager Set Configuration API. Only users of the Alertmanager service where -experimental.alertmanager.enable-api or enable_api: true is configured are affected. Affected Cortex users are advised to upgrade to patched versions 1.13.2 or 1.14.1. However as a workaround, Cortex administrators may reject Alertmanager configurations containing the api_key_file setting in the opsgenie_configs section before sending to the Set Alertmanager Configuration API.
Attack profile
How easy it is to exploit
- Attack vector
- Network
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges needed
- Low
- User interaction
- None
What an attacker can affect
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- None
- Availability
- None
Exploit likelihood
What each source reports
CVE List Score used
6.5
Alertmanager can expose local files content via specially crafted config
Cortex provides multi-tenant, long term storage for Prometheus. A local file inclusion vulnerability exists in Cortex versions 1.13.0, 1.13.1 and 1.14.0, where a malicious actor could remotely read local files as a result of parsing maliciously crafted Alertmanager configurations when submitted to the Alertmanager Set Configuration API. Only users of the Alertmanager service where -experimental.alertmanager.enable-api or enable_api: true is configured are affected. Affected Cortex users are advised to upgrade to patched versions 1.13.2 or 1.14.1. However as a workaround, Cortex administrators may reject Alertmanager configurations containing the api_key_file setting in the opsgenie_configs section before sending to the Set Alertmanager Configuration API.
- Record
CVE-2022-23536- CVSS 3.1
- 6.5 Medium
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N - Weakness
- CWE-73, CWE-184, CWE-641
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2022-7604
6.5
Cortex provides multi-tenant, long term storage for Prometheus. A local file inclusion vulnerability exists in Cortex versions 1.13.0, 1.13.1 and 1.14.0, where a malicious actor could remotely read local files as a result of parsing maliciously crafted Alertmanager configurations when submitted to the Alertmanager Set Configuration API. Only users of the Alertmanager service where -experimental.alertmanager.enable-api or enable_api: true is configured are affected. Affected Cortex users are advised to upgrade to patched versions 1.13.2 or 1.14.1. However as a workaround, Cortex administrators may reject Alertmanager configurations containing the api_key_file setting in the opsgenie_configs section before sending to the Set Alertmanager Configuration API.
- Record
EUVD-2022-7604- CVSS 3.1
- 6.5 Medium
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N - Updated
- 2026-11-02
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-cq2g-pw6q-hf7j
6.5
Cortex's Alertmanager can expose local files content via specially crafted config
Impact
A local file inclusion vulnerability exists in Cortex versions v1.13.0, v1.13.1 and v1.14.0, where a malicious actor could remotely read local files as a result of parsing maliciously crafted Alertmanager configurations when submitted to the Alertmanager Set Configuration API. Only users of the Cortex Alertmanager service using -experimental.alertmanager.enable-api or enable_api: true are affected.
Specific Go Packages Affected
github.com/cortexproject/cortex/pkg/alertmanager
Patches
Affected Cortex users are advised to upgrade to versions 1.13.2 or 1.14.1.
Workarounds
Patching is ultimately advised. Using out-of-bound validation, Cortex administrators may reject Alertmanager configurations containing the api_key_file setting in the opsgenie_configs section and opsgenie_api_key_file in the global section before sending to the Set Alertmanager Configuration API as a workaround.
References
For more information
If you have any questions or comments about this advisory:
- Open an issue in cortex
- Email us at [email protected].
- Record
GHSA-cq2g-pw6q-hf7j- CVSS 3.1
- 6.5 Medium
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N - Weakness
- CWE-73, CWE-184, CWE-641
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
NVD
6.5
Cortex provides multi-tenant, long term storage for Prometheus. A local file inclusion vulnerability exists in Cortex versions 1.13.0, 1.13.1 and 1.14.0, where a malicious actor could remotely read local files as a result of parsing maliciously crafted Alertmanager configurations when submitted to the Alertmanager Set Configuration API. Only users of the Alertmanager service where -experimental.alertmanager.enable-api or enable_api: true is configured are affected. Affected Cortex users are advised to upgrade to patched versions 1.13.2 or 1.14.1. However as a workaround, Cortex administrators may reject Alertmanager configurations containing the api_key_file setting in the opsgenie_configs section before sending to the Set Alertmanager Configuration API.
- Record
CVE-2022-23536- CVSS 3.1
- 6.5 Medium
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N - Weakness
- CWE-73, CWE-184, CWE-641
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSV
6.5
Alertmanager can expose local files content via specially crafted config
Cortex provides multi-tenant, long term storage for Prometheus. A local file inclusion vulnerability exists in Cortex versions 1.13.0, 1.13.1 and 1.14.0, where a malicious actor could remotely read local files as a result of parsing maliciously crafted Alertmanager configurations when submitted to the Alertmanager Set Configuration API. Only users of the Alertmanager service where -experimental.alertmanager.enable-api or enable_api: true is configured are affected. Affected Cortex users are advised to upgrade to patched versions 1.13.2 or 1.14.1. However as a workaround, Cortex administrators may reject Alertmanager configurations containing the api_key_file setting in the opsgenie_configs section before sending to the Set Alertmanager Configuration API.
- Record
CVE-2022-23536- CVSS 3.1
- 6.5 Medium
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N - Weakness
- CWE-184, CWE-641, CWE-73
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVGHSA-cq2g-pw6q-hf7j
6.5
Cortex's Alertmanager can expose local files content via specially crafted config
Impact
A local file inclusion vulnerability exists in Cortex versions v1.13.0, v1.13.1 and v1.14.0, where a malicious actor could remotely read local files as a result of parsing maliciously crafted Alertmanager configurations when submitted to the Alertmanager Set Configuration API. Only users of the Cortex Alertmanager service using -experimental.alertmanager.enable-api or enable_api: true are affected.
Specific Go Packages Affected
github.com/cortexproject/cortex/pkg/alertmanager
Patches
Affected Cortex users are advised to upgrade to versions 1.13.2 or 1.14.1.
Workarounds
Patching is ultimately advised. Using out-of-bound validation, Cortex administrators may reject Alertmanager configurations containing the api_key_file setting in the opsgenie_configs section and opsgenie_api_key_file in the global section before sending to the Set Alertmanager Configuration API as a workaround.
References
For more information
If you have any questions or comments about this advisory:
- Open an issue in cortex
- Email us at [email protected].
- Record
GHSA-cq2g-pw6q-hf7j- CVSS 3.1
- 6.5 Medium
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N - Weakness
- CWE-184, CWE-641, CWE-73
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVGO-2022-1175 No score
Exposure of local files in github.com/cortexproject/cortex
A malicious actor could remotely read local files by submitting to the Alertmanager Set Configuration API maliciously crafted inputs. Only users of the Alertmanager service where "-experimental.alertmanager.enable-api" or "enable_api: true" is configured are affected.
- Record
GO-2022-1175- Updated
- 2026-11-02
Affected products
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
github.com/cortexproject/cortexGo |
1.14.0 to 1.14.0 | 1.14.1 |
github.com/cortexproject/cortexGo |
1.13.0 up to 1.13.2 | 1.13.2 |
github.com/cortexproject/cortexGo |
1.14.0 up to 1.14.1 | 1.14.1 |
github.com/cortexproject/cortexGo |
1.13.0 up to 1.13.2, 1.14.0 up to 1.14.1 | 1.13.21.14.1 |
History
| When | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-02 | created | CVE List, EUVD, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
References
github.com/cortexproject/cortex/security/advisories/GHSA-cq2g-pw6q-hf7j
cortexmetrics.io/docs/api
github.com/cortexproject/cortex/releases/tag/v1.13.2
github.com/cortexproject/cortex/releases/tag/v1.14.1
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-23536
github.com/cortexproject/cortex/commit/03e023d8b012887b31cc268d0d011b01e1e65506