#VU97457 Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) in Apache CXF - CVE-2024-29736

Vulnerability identifier: #VU97457

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 1.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:L/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-29736

CWE-ID: CWE-918

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Apache CXF
Server applications / Frameworks for developing and running applications

Vendor: Apache Foundation

Description

The disclosed vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform SSRF attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input passed via the WADL stylesheet parameter. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and trick the application to initiate requests to arbitrary systems.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability requires that a custom stylesheet parameter is configured.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apache CXF: 3.0.0 - 4.0.4

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External links
https://lists.apache.org/thread/4jtpsswn2r6xommol54p5mg263ysgdw2

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.