CVE-2020-26948

Emby Server before 4.5.0 allows SSRF via the Items/RemoteSearch/Image ImageURL parameter

published October 10, 2020

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High probability of exploitation

NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.8th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
87%
Percentile
99.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โš ๏ธ A cleverly crafted request could let someone see internal resources through the ImageURL parameter in Emby Server! Think of it like a delivery service that, instead of just bringing you your packages, starts peeking into your back office files just because you asked for a delivery โ€” yikes! ๐Ÿ“ฆ An attacker could exploit this SSRF vulnerability to access sensitive internal resources that should be off-limits, potentially leading to data leaks or unauthorized access. While not actively exploited, the implications of such access are concerning!

Put simply

Think of it like a delivery service that, instead of just bringing you your packages, starts peeking into your back office files just because you asked for a delivery โ€” yikes! ๐Ÿ“ฆ This vulnerability occurs when the Emby Server allows unfiltered URLs in its ImageURL parameter, enabling attackers to send requests to internal services and extract information.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this SSRF vulnerability to access sensitive internal resources that should be off-limits, potentially leading to data leaks or unauthorized access. While not actively exploited, the implications of such access are concerning! To mitigate this risk, upgrade to Emby Server version 4.5.0 or later immediately. Additionally, implement proper URL validation to restrict access to sensitive internal endpoints. ๐Ÿ”’ You've got this! Stay vigilant and get that upgrade done! ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.87154 ยท 99.8th percentile
Published
2020-10-10T20:12Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 10 OCT 20:12Z
    Emby Server before 4.5.0 allows SSRF via the Items/RemoteSearch/Image ImageURL parameter
    cvelistv5