CVE-2024-41668: cBioPortal Proxy Endpoint Vulnerabliity

Published Jul 23, 2024
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Updated

The cBioPortal for Cancer Genomics provides visualization, analysis, and download of large-scale cancer genomics data sets. When running a publicly exposed proxy endpoint without authentication, cBioPortal could allow someone to perform a Server Side Request Forgery (SSRF) attack. Logged in users could do the same on private instances. A fix has been released in version 6.0.12. As a workaround, one might be able to disable /proxy endpoint entirely via, for example, nginx.

Affected Software

1 affected component
cBioPortal cBioPortal<6.0.12

Event History

Jul 23, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:14 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:14 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-41668?

CVE-2024-41668 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for SSRF attacks when the application is publicly exposed.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-41668?

To fix CVE-2024-41668, ensure that the proxy endpoint is secured with proper authentication mechanisms.

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2024-41668?

CVE-2024-41668 affects cBioPortal versions prior to 6.0.12.

4

What kind of attack does CVE-2024-41668 allow?

CVE-2024-41668 allows for Server Side Request Forgery (SSRF) attacks.

5

Is CVE-2024-41668 a local or remote vulnerability?

CVE-2024-41668 is a remote vulnerability as it can be exploited via a publicly accessible endpoint.

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