CVE-2026-44797: Nautobot: Webhook definitions could be used for server-side request forgery (SSRF)
Impact
Nautobot's Webhook data model and associated feature set could be configured by users with sufficient access to perform requests to various hosts and IP addresses that should not be permitted, allowing for various behaviors similar to server-side request forgery (SSRF).
Patches
Fixes are available in Nautobot v2.4.33 and v3.1.2.
In support of this fix, three new settings variables have been added to Nautobot:
- WEBHOOKALLOWEDSCHEMES - By default new or updated Webhook records will be restricted to HTTP or HTTPS only, disallowing other schemes that may have been previously allowed. Administrators should audit existing Webhook records to identify any that are invalid, and either update/delete said records or customize WEBHOOKALLOWEDSCHEMES as appropriate. - WEBHOOKADDITIONALBLOCKEDNETWORKS - This can be used to specify additional IP networks that should be denied to Webhook sending, for example some deployments may wish to disallow RFC1918 addresses or even disallow all networks and carve out specific exemptions using the following setting. - WEBHOOKALLOWEDHOSTS - This can be used to provide an allow-list of specific hosts that would otherwise be blocked by any WEBHOOKADDITIONALBLOCKEDNETWORKS configuration.
Workarounds
Administrators should review which users have been granted add or change permissions for the Webhook data model, and should review currently defined Webhook records for safety and validity. Other than that, no specific workaround has been identified.
References
- 2.4.33 (<a href="https://github.com/nautobot/nautobot/commit/16aa4aa9796ab7a31c4d615ec945e1f16d8c77c4">patch</a>) - 3.1.2 (<a href="https://github.com/nautobot/nautobot/commit/7324c8f0d8c7245fbc691e15d729adc2d2707d08">patch</a>)
Other sources
Nautobot is a Network Source of Truth and Network Automation Platform. Prior to 2.4.33 and 3.1.2, Nautobot's Webhook data model and associated feature set could be configured by users with sufficient access to perform requests to various hosts and IP addresses that should not be permitted, allowing for various behaviors similar to server-side request forgery (SSRF). This vulnerability is fixed in 2.4.33 and 3.1.2.
— MITRE
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
pip/nautobotto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.4.33 - Upgrade
Upgrade
pip/nautobotto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 3.1.2 - Configuration
Set WEBHOOK_ALLOWED_SCHEMES to restrict allowed URL schemes for Webhook records to HTTP and HTTPS. Audit existing Webhook records and update/delete or customize this setting as appropriate.
Nautobot (Webhook) WEBHOOK_ALLOWED_SCHEMES = ['http','https'] (restrict new/updated Webhook records to HTTP/HTTPS by default) - Configuration
Configure WEBHOOK_ADDITIONAL_BLOCKED_NETWORKS to specify additional IP networks that should be denied for Webhook sending (for example to block RFC1918 ranges or other internal networks).
Nautobot (Webhook) WEBHOOK_ADDITIONAL_BLOCKED_NETWORKS = list of IP networks to deny (e.g., RFC1918) - Configuration
Configure WEBHOOK_ALLOWED_HOSTS to provide an allow-list of specific hosts that should be permitted even if they would otherwise be blocked by WEBHOOK_ADDITIONAL_BLOCKED_NETWORKS.
Nautobot (Webhook) WEBHOOK_ALLOWED_HOSTS = list of specific hosts to allow (exemptions) - Operational
Review which users have been granted 'add' or 'change' permissions for the Webhook data model and remove or restrict unnecessary privileges.
- Operational
Audit currently defined Webhook records for safety and validity; update or delete any unsafe/invalid records, or adjust the new settings (WEBHOOK_ALLOWED_SCHEMES, WEBHOOK_ADDITIONAL_BLOCKED_NETWORKS, WEBHOOK_ALLOWED_HOSTS) to bring records into compliance.
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-44797?
CVE-2026-44797 has a high severity rating due to its potential for server-side request forgery (SSRF) behavior.
How do I fix CVE-2026-44797?
To fix CVE-2026-44797, upgrade Nautobot to version 2.4.33 or 3.1.2 respectively.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2026-44797?
CVE-2026-44797 affects Nautobot versions earlier than 2.4.33 and those between 3.0.0a2 and 3.1.2.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-44797?
CVE-2026-44797 is classified as a server-side request forgery (SSRF) vulnerability.
Can CVE-2026-44797 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2026-44797 can be exploited remotely due to its nature of allowing unauthorized requests to various hosts.