CVE-2021-27670

Appspace 6.2.4 allows SSRF via the api/v1/core/proxy/jsonprequest url parameter

published February 25, 2021

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High probability of exploitation

NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.2th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
—
EPSS
61%
Percentile
99.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A crafty URL parameter can let an attacker make the server fetch resources it shouldn't, thanks to a sneaky SSRF flaw in Appspace 6.2.4! 🔍 Think of this as a restaurant that takes orders from any passerby without checking the menu — if someone asks for a dish that doesn’t belong to the restaurant, they might end up getting something completely out of the blue! This SSRF vulnerability could allow an attacker to access internal services and sensitive data that should remain locked away. It’s like leaving the back door of a restaurant wide open for strangers to stroll in and grab whatever they want!

Put simply

Think of this as a restaurant that takes orders from any passerby without checking the menu — if someone asks for a dish that doesn’t belong to the restaurant, they might end up getting something completely out of the blue! Specifically, the flaw resides in the api/v1/core/proxy/jsonprequest URL parameter, allowing attackers to redirect requests to internal resources. Without proper validation, the server can be tricked into fetching data from places it shouldn't access at all.

What to do

This SSRF vulnerability could allow an attacker to access internal services and sensitive data that should remain locked away. It’s like leaving the back door of a restaurant wide open for strangers to stroll in and grab whatever they want! To secure your environment, immediately update to Appspace version 6.2.5 (or later) where this issue is patched. Additionally, review your server's configuration to ensure proper validation of incoming requests to prevent unauthorized access. You've got this! With a quick update, you'll patch this vulnerability and keep your data safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.61274 · 99.2th percentile
Published
2021-02-25T00:01Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 25 FEB 00:01Z
    Appspace 6.2.4 allows SSRF via the api/v1/core/proxy/jsonprequest url parameter
    cvelistv5