CVE-2002-0778 Server-side request forgery in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can use HTTPS to make TCP connections to allowed IPs while hiding their source, bypassing security controls in Cisco Cache Engine.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2002-0778?

CVE-2002-0778 is a high-severity server-side request forgery vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Apr 2003. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The default configuration of the proxy for Cisco Cache Engine and Content Engine allows remote attackers to use HTTPS to make TCP connections to allowed IP addresses while hiding the actual source IP.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0778?

It affects 8 products.

Products include Cisco Cache Engine 505, Cisco Cache Engine 550, Cisco Cache Engine 570, Cisco Content Distribution Manager 4630, Cisco Content Distribution Manager 4650, Cisco Content Engine and 2 more.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0778?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0778 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and send outbound requests through an allow-list that blocks internal addresses. More about Server-side request forgery.

Is CVE-2002-0778 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-0778 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-x9q3-xj96-chmv.

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