CVE-2024-6980CWE-209

Verbose error handling issue in GravityZone Update Server proxy service

Critical · published July 31, 2024

CVSS v4.0
9.2
EPSS
1%
Percentile
45.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A verbose error handling issue in the GravityZone proxy service makes it alarmingly easy for attackers to conduct server-side request forgery (SSRF)! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where faulty communication allows a waiter to take orders from a table that never existed, leading to a chaotic kitchen with unnecessary food being prepared. This miscommunication in the server opens up the door for attackers to access internal resources they shouldn't see! An attacker could exploit this flaw to send unauthorized requests from the server to internal services, potentially exposing sensitive data or executing malicious commands. This could lead to a full breach of internal systems, leaving your organization vulnerable and compromised.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where faulty communication allows a waiter to take orders from a table that never existed, leading to a chaotic kitchen with unnecessary food being prepared. This miscommunication in the server opens up the door for attackers to access internal resources they shouldn't see! This vulnerability in GravityZone Console before version 6.38.1-5 allows attackers to manipulate verbose error messages for SSRF, which can expose internal network information and services.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this flaw to send unauthorized requests from the server to internal services, potentially exposing sensitive data or executing malicious commands. This could lead to a full breach of internal systems, leaving your organization vulnerable and compromised. Immediate action is essential! Upgrade your GravityZone Console to version 6.38.1-5 or higher to close this security gap. Additionally, review your error handling practices to prevent similar issues in the future. You've got this! Follow these steps to fortify your defenses and keep your systems secure! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v4.0
9.2 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
EPSS
0.00555 · 45.6th percentile
Weakness
CWE-209 · Generation of Error Message Containing Sensitive Information
Published
2024-07-31T06:58Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 31 JUL 06:58Z
    Verbose error handling issue in GravityZone Update Server proxy service
    cvelistv5