CVE-2023-27162 OpenAPI Generator vulnerable to Server-Side Request Forgery

Critical 9.1 Published Updated

Attackers can exploit SSRF in openapi-generator to access internal network resources and sensitive information via crafted API requests.

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-2023-27162?

CVE-2023-27162 is a critical server-side request forgery vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 Mar 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

openapi-generator up to v6.4.0 was discovered to contain a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) via the component /api/gen/clients/{language}. This vulnerability allows attackers to access network resources and sensitive information via a crafted API request.

Weakness: CWE-918

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-27162?

2 open source packages ship an affected version, including org.openapitools:openapi-generator-project. It affects 1 product.

PackageAffectedFixed in
org.openapitools:openapi-generator-project MavenAll versions to 6.4.0None
org.openapitools:openapi-generator-project MavenAll versions to 6.4.0None

Products include Openapi-Generator Openapi Generator.

How do I fix CVE-2023-27162?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-27162 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-2023-27162 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-27162 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wg4w-5m5r-w3p8.

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