CVE-2021-21287: Server-Side Request Forgery in MinIO Browser API

Published Feb 1, 2021
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Updated

MinIO is a High Performance Object Storage released under Apache License v2.0. In MinIO before version RELEASE.2021-01-30T00-20-58Z there is a server-side request forgery vulnerability. The target application may have functionality for importing data from a URL, publishing data to a URL, or otherwise reading data from a URL that can be tampered with. The attacker modifies the calls to this functionality by supplying a completely different URL or by manipulating how URLs are built (path traversal etc.). In a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) attack, the attacker can abuse functionality on the server to read or update internal resources. The attacker can supply or modify a URL which the code running on the server will read or submit data, and by carefully selecting the URLs, the attacker may be able to read server configuration such as AWS metadata, connect to internal services like HTTP enabled databases, or perform post requests towards internal services which are not intended to be exposed. This is fixed in version RELEASE.2021-01-30T00-20-58Z, all users are advised to upgrade. As a workaround you can disable the browser front-end with "MINIOBROWSER=off" environment variable.

Affected Software

1 affected component
MinIO<2021-01-30t00-20-58z

Event History

Feb 1, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:15 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-21287?

CVE-2021-21287 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to exploit server-side request forgery.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-21287?

To fix CVE-2021-21287, upgrade to MinIO version RELEASE.2021-01-30T00-20-58Z or later.

3

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2021-21287?

The potential impacts of CVE-2021-21287 include unauthorized access to local services and data modification.

4

Which versions of MinIO are affected by CVE-2021-21287?

All MinIO versions before RELEASE.2021-01-30T00-20-58Z are affected by CVE-2021-21287.

5

Is CVE-2021-21287 related to data import functionality in MinIO?

Yes, CVE-2021-21287 relates to a vulnerability that can be exploited through data import functionality from a URL.

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