CVE-2020-22983 : Security Advisory and Response

A Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in MicroStrategy Web SDK 11.1 and earlier allows remote unauthenticated attackers to conduct SSRF attacks.

Understanding CVE-2020-22983

What is CVE-2020-22983?

This CVE identifies a vulnerability in MicroStrategy Web SDK that enables attackers to perform SSRF attacks through a specific parameter.

The Impact of CVE-2020-22983

The vulnerability can be exploited by remote unauthenticated attackers to manipulate server-side requests, potentially leading to unauthorized access or data leakage.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-22983

Vulnerability Description

The SSRF vulnerability in MicroStrategy Web SDK 11.1 and earlier allows attackers to abuse the srcURL parameter in the shortURL task.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: MicroStrategy Web SDK 11.1 and earlier
Vendor: MicroStrategy
Version: All versions are affected

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted requests via the srcURL parameter to the shortURL task, tricking the server into making unauthorized requests.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by MicroStrategy promptly.
Implement network controls to restrict access to vulnerable components.
Monitor and analyze server logs for any suspicious activity.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing.
Educate developers and administrators on secure coding practices.
Keep software and systems up to date with the latest security updates.
Consider implementing a Web Application Firewall (WAF) to filter and monitor incoming traffic.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that MicroStrategy Web SDK is updated to the latest version that includes fixes for the SSRF vulnerability.