CVE-2025-71259: BMC FootPrints ITSM 20.20.02 <= 20.24.01.001 Blind SSRF in externalfeed/RSS

Published Mar 19, 2026
·
Updated

BMC FootPrints ITSM versions 20.20.02 through 20.24.01.001 contain a blind server-side request forgery vulnerability in the externalfeed/RSS API component that allows authenticated attackers to trigger arbitrary outbound requests from the server. Attackers can exploit insufficient validation of externally supplied resource references to interact with internal services or cause resource exhaustion impacting availability. The following hotfixes remediate the vulnerability: 20.20.02, 20.20.03.002, 20.21.01.001, 20.21.02.002, 20.22.01, 20.22.01.001, 20.23.01, 20.23.01.002, and 20.24.01.

Affected Software

2 affected components
BMC FootPrints ITSM>=20.20.02<=20.24.01.001
BMC FootPrints>=20.20.02<=20.24.01.001

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade BMC FootPrints ITSM externalfeed/RSS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 20.20.02
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade BMC FootPrints ITSM externalfeed/RSS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 20.20.03.002
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade BMC FootPrints ITSM externalfeed/RSS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 20.21.01.001
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade BMC FootPrints ITSM externalfeed/RSS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 20.21.02.002
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade BMC FootPrints ITSM externalfeed/RSS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 20.22.01
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade BMC FootPrints ITSM externalfeed/RSS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 20.22.01.001
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade BMC FootPrints ITSM externalfeed/RSS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 20.23.01
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade BMC FootPrints ITSM externalfeed/RSS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 20.23.01.002
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade BMC FootPrints ITSM externalfeed/RSS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 20.24.01

Event History

Mar 19, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:44 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:44 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:16 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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-2025-71259?

CVE-2025-71259 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for authenticated attackers to exploit the blind SSRF to trigger arbitrary outbound requests.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-71259?

To fix CVE-2025-71259, update BMC FootPrints ITSM to a version greater than 20.24.01.001 to mitigate the vulnerability.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2025-71259?

CVE-2025-71259 affects BMC FootPrints ITSM versions 20.20.02 through 20.24.01.001.

4

What does blind SSRF mean in the context of CVE-2025-71259?

In the context of CVE-2025-71259, blind SSRF refers to a type of server-side request forgery where an attacker can send requests without being able to see the response, potentially accessing internal resources.

5

Who can exploit CVE-2025-71259?

CVE-2025-71259 can be exploited by authenticated users who have access to the externalfeed/RSS API component of BMC FootPrints ITSM.

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