CVE-2021-40537 Server-side request forgery in n/a
An authenticated administrator can exploit an SSRF vulnerability in the ownCloud user_ldap plugin to access internal resources.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-40537?
CVE-2021-40537 is a low-severity server-side request forgery vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Sep 2021. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Server Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability exists in owncloud/user_ldap < 0.15.4 in the settings of the user_ldap app. Administration role is necessary for exploitation.
Weakness: CWE-918
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-40537?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Owncloud User Ldap.
How do I fix CVE-2021-40537?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-40537 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-2021-40537 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-40537 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4f7q-xq4j-fmj8.