CakePHP SSRF Vulnerability in Debian 7
Summary
DLA-566-1: cakephp - security update. Affects cakephp versions < 1.3.15-1+deb7u1. Fixed in 1.3.15-1+deb7u1. How to fix ↓
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Background
CakePHP is an open-source web application framework for PHP. It provides a structured and rapid development environment for building web applications. The vulnerability in CakePHP affects version 1.3.15-1+deb7u1 in Debian 7 Wheezy. This vulnerability allows for Server Side Request Forgery (SSRF) attacks, which can be exploited by remote attackers. If the target application accepts XML as input, the attacker can use this vulnerability to launch Denial of Service (DoS) attacks. The vulnerability is caused by an insecure design in Cake's Xml class.
Vulnerability Detail
The SSRF vulnerability in CakePHP allows remote attackers to exploit the target application's acceptance of XML input. By leveraging this vulnerability, attackers can launch DoS attacks. The insecure design of Cake's Xml class is the root cause of this vulnerability. It is important to note that this vulnerability specifically affects version 1.3.15-1+deb7u1 of CakePHP in Debian 7 Wheezy.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
1.3.15-1+deb7u1
This is the first release that contains the fix.
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade cakephpTip — Not sure which version your app runs? Vulert can match this fix to it. Scan free →
Workaround
There is no specific workaround mentioned for this vulnerability. The recommended solution is to upgrade the cakephp packages to the fixed version.
Conclusion
The SSRF vulnerability in CakePHP version 1.3.15-1+deb7u1 can be exploited by remote attackers to launch DoS attacks. To mitigate this vulnerability, it is crucial to upgrade your cakephp packages to the fixed version. For further support on vulnerability remediation, you can reach out to DevNack.com.
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FAQ
CakePHP is an open-source web application framework for PHP. It provides a structured and rapid development environment for building web applications.
SSRF stands for Server Side Request Forgery. It is a vulnerability that allows an attacker to make requests from the server to other internal or external resources.
The SSRF vulnerability in CakePHP can be exploited by remote attackers to launch DoS attacks. This can result in the target application becoming unresponsive or unavailable.
This vulnerability specifically affects version 1.3.15-1+deb7u1 of CakePHP in Debian 7 Wheezy.
To fix this vulnerability, it is recommended to upgrade your cakephp packages to version 1.3.15-1+deb7u1 or later. Follow the update instructions provided by Debian LTS.
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