CVE-2022-35583: SSRF

Published Aug 22, 2022
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Updated

wkhtmlTOpdf 0.12.6 is vulnerable to SSRF which allows an attacker to get initial access into the target's system by injecting iframe tag with initial asset IP address on it's source. This allows the attacker to takeover the whole infrastructure by accessing their internal assets.

Affected Software

3 affected components
wkhtmlTOpdf wkhtmltopdf=0.12.6
IBM QRadar<=7.6.0.0 - 7.6.0.4
IBM QRadar<=7.5.0 - 7.5.0 UP16 IF01

Event History

Aug 22, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Oct 13, 2026
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-35583?

CVE-2022-35583 is a vulnerability in wkhtmlTOpdf 0.12.6 that allows an attacker to perform Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) and gain initial access to the target's system.

2

How severe is CVE-2022-35583?

CVE-2022-35583 has a severity rating of 9.8 (Critical).

3

How does CVE-2022-35583 affect wkhtmlTOpdf?

CVE-2022-35583 affects wkhtmlTOpdf version 0.12.6.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-35583?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2022-35583 by injecting an iframe tag with an initial asset IP address as its source, allowing them to perform SSRF and gain access to the target's system.

5

Are there any references or additional resources about CVE-2022-35583?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-35583 in the following references: [PacketStormSecurity](http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/171446/wkhtmltopdf-0.12.6-Server-Side-Request-Forgery.html), [Cyber-Guy's Blog](https://cyber-guy.gitbook.io/cyber-guys-blog/blogs/initial-access-via-pdf-file-silently), [Google Drive](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LAmf_6CJLk5qDp0an2s_gVQ0TN2wmht5/view?usp=sharing).

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