CVE-2024-37164: CVAT SSRF via custom cloud storage endpoints

Published Jun 13, 2024
·
Updated

Computer Vision Annotation Tool (CVAT) is an interactive video and image annotation tool for computer vision. CVAT allows users to supply custom endpoint URLs for cloud storages based on Amazon S3 and Azure Blob Storage. Starting in version 2.1.0 and prior to version 2.14.3, an attacker with a CVAT account can exploit this feature by specifying URLs whose host part is an intranet IP address or an internal domain name. By doing this, the attacker may be able to probe the network that the CVAT backend runs in for HTTP(S) servers. In addition, if there is a web server on this network that is sufficiently API-compatible with an Amazon S3 or Azure Blob Storage endpoint, and either allows anonymous access, or allows authentication with credentials that are known by the attacker, then the attacker may be able to create a cloud storage linked to this server. They may then be able to list files on the server; extract files from the server, if these files are of a type that CVAT supports reading from cloud storage (media data (such as images/videos/archives), importable annotations or datasets, task/project backups); and/or overwrite files on this server with exported annotations/datasets/backups. The exact capabilities of the attacker will depend on how the internal server is configured. Users should upgrade to CVAT 2.14.3 to receive a patch. In this release, the existing SSRF mitigation measures are applied to requests to cloud providers, with access to intranet IP addresses prohibited by default. Some workarounds are also available. One may use network security solutions such as virtual networks or firewalls to prohibit network access from the CVAT backend to unrelated servers on your internal network and/or require authentication for access to internal servers.

Affected Software

2 affected components
CVAT Computer Vision Annotation Tool>=2.1.0<2.14.3
CVAT Computer Vision Annotation Tool>=2.1.0<2.14.3

Event History

Jun 13, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:10 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:10 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Free Weekly Intel

Don't miss critical vulnerabilities

Join thousands of security professionals who receive our weekly digest of trending CVEs, zero-days, and exploited vulnerabilities.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-37164?

CVE-2024-37164 is considered a medium severity vulnerability impacting versions 2.1.0 to 2.14.3 of the Computer Vision Annotation Tool.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-37164?

To mitigate CVE-2024-37164, upgrade the Computer Vision Annotation Tool to version 2.14.3 or later.

3

What are the affected versions in CVE-2024-37164?

CVE-2024-37164 affects versions of the Computer Vision Annotation Tool from 2.1.0 up to but not including 2.14.3.

4

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2024-37164?

CVE-2024-37164 involves a security flaw related to custom endpoint URLs for cloud storage integration.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-37164?

There is no officially recommended workaround for CVE-2024-37164, so upgrading to a secure version is the best option.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203