CVE-2024-12840: Http proxies: satellite: service side request forgery in http proxies
First published: Fri Dec 20 2024(Updated: )
A server-side request forgery exists in Satellite. When a PUT HTTP request is made to /http_proxies/test_connection, when supplied with the http_proxies variable set to localhost, the attacker can fetch the localhost banner.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Satellite with Embedded Oracle |
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Reference Links
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-12840
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2333494
- https://vulnerableserver.com/http_proxies/test_connection
- http://localhost:22
- https://vulnerableserver.com
- https://vulnerableserver.com/http_proxies/new
- http://localhost:22&http_proxy%5Busername%5D=&fakepassword=&http_proxy%5Bcacert%5D=&te
- http://localhost:22&http_proxy%5Blocation_ids%5D%5B%5D=&http_proxy%5Borganization_ids%5D%5B%5D=&http_proxy%5Borg
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-12840?
CVE-2024-12840 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential exploitation for server-side request forgery.
How do I fix CVE-2024-12840?
To fix CVE-2024-12840, ensure you are running the latest patched version of Red Hat Satellite that addresses this vulnerability.
How can CVE-2024-12840 be exploited?
CVE-2024-12840 can be exploited by sending a PUT HTTP request to /http_proxies/test_connection with the http_proxies variable set to localhost.
What software is affected by CVE-2024-12840?
CVE-2024-12840 affects Red Hat Satellite, specifically versions that do not have the mitigation applied.
What impact does CVE-2024-12840 have on security?
CVE-2024-12840 can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information from the localhost of the vulnerable server.
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