CVE-2023-27160 Server-side request forgery in n/a

High 7.2 Published Updated

Attackers can exploit SSRF in Forem to access internal network resources and sensitive information via crafted requests.

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-2023-27160?

CVE-2023-27160 is a high-severity server-side request forgery vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 Mar 2023. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

forem up to v2022.11.11 was discovered to contain a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) via the component /articles/{id}. This vulnerability allows attackers to access network resources and sensitive information via a crafted POST request.

Weakness: CWE-918

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-27160?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Forem Forem.

How do I fix CVE-2023-27160?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-27160 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-2023-27160 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-27160 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-v5g3-mw88-c3jm.

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