CVE-2017-17697 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

This CVE-2017-17697 article provides insights into a SSRF vulnerability in the Harbor application and the necessary mitigation steps.

Understanding CVE-2017-17697

What is CVE-2017-17697?

The SSRF vulnerability in the Harbor application allows attackers to send malicious requests through the /api/targets/ping endpoint using the endpoint parameter.

The Impact of CVE-2017-17697

This vulnerability can be exploited by attackers to perform Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) attacks, potentially leading to unauthorized access to internal systems or data.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-17697

Vulnerability Description

The Ping function in ui/api/target.go in Harbor through version 1.3.0-rc4 is susceptible to SSRF via the endpoint parameter to /api/targets/ping.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Harbor
Versions affected: All versions up to 1.3.0-rc4

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by manipulating the endpoint parameter to send malicious requests to the /api/targets/ping endpoint.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Update the Harbor application to version 1.3.0-rc5 or later to address this security issue.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor and audit network traffic for suspicious activities.
Implement proper input validation and sanitization to prevent SSRF vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates and patches released by Harbor to address vulnerabilities like SSRF.