Learn about CVE-2019-18923, a vulnerability in go-camo versions before 2.1.1 allowing remote attackers to serve arbitrary content from the source. Find mitigation steps and prevention measures here.
A vulnerability in go-camo versions prior to 2.1.1 allows remote attackers to serve arbitrary content from the source.
Understanding CVE-2019-18923
This CVE describes a lack of proper validation of proxied resource content types in go-camo, potentially enabling attackers to manipulate content.
What is CVE-2019-18923?
The vulnerability in go-camo versions before 2.1.1 allows external attackers to provide any content from go-camo's source, posing a security risk.
The Impact of CVE-2019-18923
The vulnerability could be exploited by malicious actors to serve unauthorized content from the go-camo origin, potentially leading to various security breaches.
Technical Details of CVE-2019-18923
This section provides detailed technical insights into the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The lack of proper validation of proxied resource content types in versions prior to 2.1.1 of go-camo enables an outside attacker to provide any content from go-camo's source.
Affected Systems and Versions
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by manipulating content types in proxied resources, allowing them to serve unauthorized content from go-camo's source.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2019-18923 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.
Immediate Steps to Take
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates
Regularly check for security updates and patches for go-camo to ensure that known vulnerabilities are addressed promptly.