CVE-2018-5752 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Learn about CVE-2018-5752 affecting Open-Xchange OX App Suite versions before 7.6.3-rev36, 7.8.x before 7.8.2-rev39, 7.8.3 before 7.8.3-rev44, and 7.8.4 before 7.8.4-rev22. Discover impact, mitigation steps, and prevention measures.
Open-Xchange OX App Suite before versions 7.6.3-rev36, 7.8.x before 7.8.2-rev39, 7.8.3 before 7.8.3-rev44, and 7.8.4 before 7.8.4-rev22 is vulnerable to server-side request forgery (SSRF) attacks due to issues in the backend component.
Understanding CVE-2018-5752
This CVE entry describes a security vulnerability in Open-Xchange OX App Suite that allows remote attackers to exploit the backend component to conduct SSRF attacks.
What is CVE-2018-5752?
The vulnerability in Open-Xchange OX App Suite versions prior to 7.6.3-rev36, 7.8.x before 7.8.2-rev39, 7.8.3 before 7.8.3-rev44, and 7.8.4 before 7.8.4-rev22 enables attackers to perform SSRF attacks using techniques involving non-decimal IP address representations and special IPv6 addresses.
The Impact of CVE-2018-5752
- Remote attackers can exploit the backend component to conduct SSRF attacks
- Attackers can manipulate IP address representations to bypass security controls
Technical Details of CVE-2018-5752
Open-Xchange OX App Suite's vulnerability to SSRF attacks can have significant implications for affected systems.
Vulnerability Description
The backend component in Open-Xchange OX App Suite versions before 7.6.3-rev36, 7.8.x before 7.8.2-rev39, 7.8.3 before 7.8.3-rev44, and 7.8.4 before 7.8.4-rev22 allows remote attackers to exploit SSRF vulnerabilities.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Open-Xchange OX App Suite versions prior to 7.6.3-rev36, 7.8.x before 7.8.2-rev39, 7.8.3 before 7.8.3-rev44, and 7.8.4 before 7.8.4-rev22
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attackers can use non-decimal IP address representations and special IPv6 addresses to perform SSRF attacks
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2018-5752 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update Open-Xchange OX App Suite to versions 7.6.3-rev36, 7.8.2-rev39, 7.8.3-rev44, or 7.8.4-rev22
- Implement network-level controls to restrict SSRF attack vectors
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly monitor and audit network traffic for suspicious activities
- Educate users and administrators about SSRF risks and best practices
Patching and Updates
- Apply security patches provided by Open-Xchange to address the SSRF vulnerability