CVE-2019-9827: Server-Side Request Forgery in Hawt Hawtio
Summary
CVE-2019-9827: Server-Side Request Forgery in Hawt Hawtio. Affects io.hawt:hawtio-core versions < 2.5.0. Fixed in 2.5.0. How to fix ↓
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Background
Hawt Hawtio is a Maven package that provides a web-based user interface for managing Java applications. It offers various features such as monitoring, logging, and managing JMX beans. The package is widely used in Java application development and is an essential tool for developers. However, versions prior to 2.5.0 are vulnerable to Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF).
Vulnerability Detail
The SSRF vulnerability in Hawt Hawtio allows a remote attacker to trigger an HTTP request from an affected server to an arbitrary host. This can be achieved by exploiting the initial '/proxy/' substring of a URI. The attacker can manipulate the request to access internal resources, bypass security controls, or perform other malicious actions. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 9.8, indicating its critical severity.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
2.5.0
This is the first release that contains the fix.
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Workaround
There is no known workaround for this vulnerability. It is crucial to apply the fix by upgrading to the patched version.
Conclusion
The SSRF vulnerability in Hawt Hawtio can be mitigated by upgrading to version 2.5.0 or later of the 'io.hawt:hawtio-core' package. It is crucial to apply the fix to ensure the security of the application and protect against potential exploitation. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
Hawt Hawtio is a web-based user interface for managing Java applications. It provides features such as monitoring, logging, and managing JMX beans.
Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) is a vulnerability that allows an attacker to make requests from a server to arbitrary hosts. In this case, the vulnerability in Hawt Hawtio enables an attacker to trigger HTTP requests from the affected server to any host.
The SSRF vulnerability in Hawt Hawtio can be exploited to access internal resources, bypass security controls, or perform other malicious actions. It poses a significant risk to the affected server and the applications running on it.
The CVSS score of this vulnerability is 9.8, indicating its critical severity.
To fix this vulnerability, you should upgrade to version 2.5.0 or later of the 'io.hawt:hawtio-core' package. This version includes a patch that addresses the SSRF vulnerability.
