CVE-2020-28168 : Security Advisory and Response

Axios NPM package 0.21.0 has a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability allowing attackers to bypass proxies by redirecting to restricted hosts or IP addresses.

Understanding CVE-2020-28168

What is CVE-2020-28168?

Axios NPM package 0.21.0 is susceptible to a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability, enabling attackers to circumvent proxies by redirecting to restricted hosts or IP addresses.

The Impact of CVE-2020-28168

This vulnerability could be exploited by malicious actors to bypass security measures and access restricted resources, potentially leading to unauthorized data access or further attacks.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-28168

Vulnerability Description

The SSRF vulnerability in Axios NPM package 0.21.0 allows attackers to evade proxy restrictions by redirecting to specific hosts or IP addresses.

Affected Systems and Versions

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Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by providing a URL that triggers a redirect to a restricted host or IP address, bypassing proxy protections.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Axios NPM package to a patched version that addresses the SSRF vulnerability.
Implement network controls to restrict outbound connections from the application.
Monitor and analyze outgoing traffic for suspicious patterns.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software dependencies to mitigate known vulnerabilities.
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing to identify and address SSRF risks.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches and updates provided by Axios to fix the SSRF vulnerability in the affected version.