CVE-2023-49094 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies
Learn about CVE-2023-49094, a Server Side Request Forgery vulnerability in symbolicator, affecting versions >= 0.3.3, < 23.11.2. Update to version 23.11.2 to mitigate the issue.
Symbolicator Server Side Request Forgery vulnerability was discovered in getsentry's symbolicator affecting versions >= 0.3.3, < 23.11.2. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to make Symbolicator send malicious GET HTTP requests to internal IP addresses. This could potentially allow the attacker to access sensitive information if they have an account on the Sentry instance. The issue has been addressed in release 23.11.2.
Understanding CVE-2023-49094
This section covers the key details of the Symbolicator Server Side Request Forgery vulnerability.
What is CVE-2023-49094?
CVE-2023-49094 refers to a Server Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in Symbolicator, a symbolication service for native stacktraces and minidumps with symbol server support.
The Impact of CVE-2023-49094
The vulnerability could be exploited by an attacker to send unauthorized HTTP requests, potentially leading to unauthorized access to internal resources.
Technical Details of CVE-2023-49094
Here are the technical details of the CVE-2023-49094 vulnerability:
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability allowed an attacker to trigger Symbolicator to send crafted HTTP requests to internal IP addresses.
Affected Systems and Versions
Symbolicator versions >= 0.3.3, < 23.11.2 were affected by this SSRF vulnerability.
Exploitation Mechanism
An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by using a specially crafted HTTP endpoint to make Symbolicator send arbitrary GET HTTP requests to internal IP addresses.
Mitigation and Prevention
Understanding how to mitigate and prevent such vulnerabilities is crucial for enhancing security measures.
Immediate Steps to Take
Users are advised to update Symbolicator to version 23.11.2 or above to mitigate the SSRF vulnerability.
Long-Term Security Practices
Implementing proper input validation and access controls can help prevent SSRF vulnerabilities.
Patching and Updates
Keep software and libraries up to date to ensure that known vulnerabilities are patched and secure.