CVE-2019-14255

A Server Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in go-camo up to version 1.1.4 allows a remote attacker to perform HTTP requests to internal endpoints

published August 8, 2019

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
82.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky SSRF vulnerability in go-camo up to version 1.1.4 could let attackers exploit internal resources with just a crafted request! 🔥 Think of it like a delivery person who can access restricted company areas just by saying they have a package for someone inside. If they don't verify who they are, they could walk right in! This vulnerability could allow attackers to send requests to sensitive internal endpoints, potentially leaking critical data or even enabling further attacks within your network. It’s like giving someone a key to your back office without checking if they really belong there!

Put simply

Think of it like a delivery person who can access restricted company areas just by saying they have a package for someone inside. If they don't verify who they are, they could walk right in! The SSRF vulnerability in go-camo allows attackers to manipulate HTTP requests, which can lead to unauthorized access to internal resources that should be protected, essentially bypassing security layers.

What to do

This vulnerability could allow attackers to send requests to sensitive internal endpoints, potentially leaking critical data or even enabling further attacks within your network. It’s like giving someone a key to your back office without checking if they really belong there! To secure your systems, upgrade go-camo to version 1.1.5 or higher immediately. Additionally, implement strict input validation to ensure that requests are not directed to internal endpoints. Don't forget to monitor your logs for any suspicious activity! You've got this! With these steps, you're on your way to becoming a security hero! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02164 · 82.1th percentile
Published
2019-08-08T12:41Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 08 AUG 12:41Z
    A Server Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in go-camo up to version 1.1.4 allows a remote attacker to perform HTTP requests to internal endpoints
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