Alteryx Server: Insecure Storage of Sensitive Information
CVE-2025-28244 is a high-severity insecure storage of sensitive information vulnerability in Alteryx Server from Alteryx, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an unauthenticated attacker, but only if a user takes part, for example by opening a link or file. Affected Alteryx Server versions: 2023.1.1.460. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.51% chance of exploitation within 30 days, which is low compared with other CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Check which version of Alteryx Server you run against the affected versions below, and install the vendor's latest release.
- Until you can update, restrict network access to the affected service so it is not reachable from untrusted networks.
- Because the attack needs a user to take part, warn users about unexpected links and files related to this product until it is patched.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alteryx | Alteryx Server | 2023.1.1.460 | Not stated |
Version data comes from NVD's product matching. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- NoneNo account or login is needed.
- User interaction
- RequiredA user must take an action such as opening a file or link.
- Scope
- UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
- Confidentiality
- HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
- Integrity
- HighData or code can be modified at will.
- Availability
- HighThe component can be taken down completely.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Scored by CISA (ADP).
Official description
Insecure Permissions vulnerability in the Local Storage in Alteryx Server 2023.1.1.460 allows remote attackers to obtain valid user session tokens from localStorage, leading to account takeover
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Insecure Storage of Sensitive Information
The product stores sensitive information without properly limiting read or write access by unauthorized actors.
More Insecure Storage of Sensitive Information vulnerabilities (CWE-922)
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: poc, automatable: no, technical impact: total).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Patches and release notes
- gist.github.com/DylanGrl/2771afe86bdd2665b83f28c1ff5c12ebExploit, Mitigation, Third Party Advisory
Other references
- alteryx.comProduct
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