CVE-2024-34068: Server-side Request Forgery during remote file pull in Pterodactyl wings

Published May 3, 2024
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Updated

Impact

An authenticated user who has access to a game server is able to bypass the previously implemented access control (https://github.com/pterodactyl/wings/security/advisories/GHSA-6rg3-8h8x-5xfv) that prevents accessing internal endpoints of the node hosting Wings in the pull endpoint. This would allow malicious users to potentially access resources on local networks that would otherwise be inaccessible.

Workarounds

Enabling the api.disableremotedownload option or updating to the latest version of Wings are the only known workarounds.

Patches

https://github.com/pterodactyl/wings/commit/c152e36101aba45d8868a9a0eeb890995e8934b8

Other sources

Pterodactyl wings is the server control plane for Pterodactyl Panel. An authenticated user who has access to a game server is able to bypass the previously implemented access control (GHSA-6rg3-8h8x-5xfv) that prevents accessing internal endpoints of the node hosting Wings in the pull endpoint. This would allow malicious users to potentially access resources on local networks that would otherwise be inaccessible. This issue has been addressed in version 1.11.2 and users are advised to upgrade. Users unable to upgrade may enable the api.disableremotedownload option as a workaround.

MITRE

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
go/github.com/pterodactyl/wings<1.11.12
1.11.12
pterodactyl wings<1.11.2

Event History

May 3, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:34 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:34 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Advisory Published
via GitHub·08:29 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-34068?

CVE-2024-34068 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-34068?

To remediate CVE-2024-34068, upgrade to Wings version 1.11.12 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-34068?

CVE-2024-34068 affects authenticated users with access to the game server running Wings prior to version 1.11.12.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-34068?

CVE-2024-34068 is an access control vulnerability that allows unauthorized access to internal endpoints.

5

What are the implications of CVE-2024-34068 for security?

The implications of CVE-2024-34068 include potential unauthorized access to sensitive internal system functionalities.

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