CVE-2021-32639: Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) in emissary:emissary

Published Jul 2, 2021
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Updated

Emissary is a P2P-based, data-driven workflow engine. Emissary version 6.4.0 is vulnerable to Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF). In particular, the RegisterPeerAction endpoint and the AddChildDirectoryAction endpoint are vulnerable to SSRF. This vulnerability may lead to credential leaks. Emissary version 7.0 contains a patch. As a workaround, disable network access to Emissary from untrusted sources.

Affected Software

1 affected component
NSA Emissary<=6.4.0

Event History

Jul 2, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-32639?

CVE-2021-32639 is categorized as a high-severity Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-32639?

To mitigate CVE-2021-32639, upgrade Emissary to a version later than 6.4.0.

3

What impact does CVE-2021-32639 have on my system?

CVE-2021-32639 may lead to credential exposure and other security risks via SSRF.

4

Which endpoints are affected by CVE-2021-32639?

The vulnerable endpoints in CVE-2021-32639 are RegisterPeerAction and AddChildDirectoryAction.

5

Is my version of Emissary vulnerable to CVE-2021-32639?

Emissary version 6.4.0 and earlier are vulnerable to CVE-2021-32639.

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