CVE-2023-28155: SSRF
First published: Thu Mar 16 2023(Updated: )
** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** The Request package through 2.88.1 for Node.js allows a bypass of SSRF mitigations via an attacker-controller server that does a cross-protocol redirect (HTTP to HTTPS, or HTTPS to HTTP). NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Request Project Request | <=2.88.1 | |
| npm/@cypress/request | <=2.88.12 | 3.0.0 |
| npm/request | <=2.88.2 | |
| IBM Watson Knowledge Catalog on-prem | <=4.x |
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Reference Links
- https://doyensec.com/resources/Doyensec_Advisory_RequestSSRF_Q12023.pdf
- https://github.com/request/request/issues/3442
- https://github.com/request/request/pull/3444
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230413-0007/
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-28155
- https://github.com/github/advisory-database/pull/2500
- https://github.com/cypress-io/request/blob/master/lib/redirect.js#L116
- https://github.com/request/request/blob/master/lib/redirect.js#L111
- https://github.com/cypress-io/request/pull/28
- https://github.com/cypress-io/request/commit/c5bcf21d40fb61feaff21a0e5a2b3934a440024f
- https://github.com/cypress-io/request/releases/tag/v3.0.0
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230413-0007
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-p8p7-x288-28g6 (Advisory)
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/250386
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7009747 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-28155?
CVE-2023-28155 is a vulnerability in the Node.js Request module that allows a bypass of server-side request forgery (SSRF) mitigations through a cross-protocol redirect.
How does CVE-2023-28155 affect Node.js?
CVE-2023-28155 affects Node.js through the Request package up to version 2.88.1 and @cypress/request up to version 2.88.12, allowing SSRF attacks.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-28155?
CVE-2023-28155 has a severity rating of medium with a CVSS score of 6.1.
How can I fix CVE-2023-28155?
To fix CVE-2023-28155, upgrade the Request package to version 2.88.2 or higher, or upgrade @cypress/request to version 3.0.0 or higher.
Is IBM Watson Knowledge Catalog on-prem affected by CVE-2023-28155?
Yes, IBM Watson Knowledge Catalog on-prem versions up to 4.x are affected by CVE-2023-28155.
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