SB2025020644 - Missing authorization in Mitmproxy Mitmweb API



SB2025020644 - Missing authorization in Mitmproxy Mitmweb API

Published: February 6, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2025020644
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Missing authorization (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-23217)

The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain unauthorized access to the application.

The vulnerability exists due to missing authorization checks when accessing mitmweb internal API. A remote client can connect to the API on port 127.0.0.1:8081 via the proxy server.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.