CXF SSRF Vulnerability Affects REST Webservices
CVE-2024-29736

9.1CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
Apache
Status
Apache Cxf
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 July 2024

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📰 News Worthy

Summary

A security vulnerability has been identified in the Apache CXF framework, specifically associated with Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) attacks. This issue arises in versions prior to 4.0.5, 3.6.4, and 3.5.9 when a custom stylesheet parameter is configured. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to manipulate REST web services, potentially leading to unauthorized access and data exposure. It is critical for users of affected versions to apply the necessary updates to mitigate the risk posed by this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Apache CXF 0 < 3.5.9, 3.6.4, 4.0.5

News Articles

References

https://lists.apache.org/thread/4jtpsswn2r6xommol54p5mg26...
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.1
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 📰

    First article discovered by CN-SEC

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Tobias S. Fink
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