CVE-2020-15879: SSRF

Published Jul 21, 2020
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Updated

Bitwarden Server 1.35.1 allows SSRF because it does not consider certain IPv6 addresses (ones beginning with fc, fd, fe, or ff, and the :: address) and certain IPv4 addresses (0.0.0.0/8, 127.0.0.0/8, and 169.254.0.0/16).

Affected Software

1 affected component
Bitwarden server=1.35.1

Event History

Jul 21, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:59 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:59 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-15879?

CVE-2020-15879 has a medium severity level due to its potential for server-side request forgery (SSRF) attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-15879?

To fix CVE-2020-15879, upgrade the Bitwarden Server to version 1.35.2 or later where the vulnerability is addressed.

3

What does CVE-2020-15879 affect?

CVE-2020-15879 affects Bitwarden Server version 1.35.1 specifically.

4

What is the main issue described in CVE-2020-15879?

The main issue in CVE-2020-15879 is that the application allows SSRF by not properly handling certain IPv4 and IPv6 addresses.

5

Are earlier versions of Bitwarden Server affected by CVE-2020-15879?

Yes, earlier versions prior to 1.35.2 are affected by CVE-2020-15879 and should be updated.

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