CVE-2022-38580: SSRF

Published Oct 24, 2022
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Updated

Impact

Skipper prior to version v0.13.236 is vulnerable to server-side request forgery (SSRF). An attacker can exploit a vulnerable version of proxy to access the internal metadata server or other unauthenticated URLs by adding an specific header (X-Skipper-Proxy) to the http request.

Patches The problem was patched in version https://github.com/zalando/skipper/releases/tag/v0.13.237. Users need to upgrade to skipper >=v0.13.237.

Workarounds

Use dropRequestHeader("X-Skipper-Proxy") filter

References

https://github.com/zalando/skipper/releases/tag/v0.13.237

For more information If you have any questions or comments about this advisory:

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Other sources

Zalando Skipper v0.13.236 is vulnerable to Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF).

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
go/github.com/zalando/skipper<0.13.237
0.13.237
Zalando Skipper<0.13.237

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade go/github.com/zalando/skipper to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0.13.237
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade zalando/skipper to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in v0.13.237
  3. Configuration

    Configure Skipper to drop/remove the request header by using the `dropRequestHeader("X-Skipper-Proxy")` filter to mitigate the SSRF vector.

    Zalando Skipper dropRequestHeader("X-Skipper-Proxy") filter = Enable dropRequestHeader("X-Skipper-Proxy")

Event History

Oct 24, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Oct 25, 2022
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Advisory Published
08:22 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-38580?

CVE-2022-38580 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for server-side request forgery (SSRF) exploitation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-38580?

To mitigate CVE-2022-38580, upgrade Zalando Skipper to version 0.13.237 or later.

3

What types of systems are affected by CVE-2022-38580?

CVE-2022-38580 affects all versions of Zalando Skipper prior to version 0.13.237.

4

What is the main risk associated with CVE-2022-38580?

The main risk associated with CVE-2022-38580 is that attackers can leverage it to gain unauthorized access to internal metadata servers and other protected resources.

5

Can CVE-2022-38580 impact cloud services?

Yes, CVE-2022-38580 can impact cloud services if the Skipper proxy is used to manage internal network traffic, allowing potential exploitation.

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