CVE-2021-32698

Blind Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) in eLabFTW

Description

eLabFTW is an open source electronic lab notebook for research labs. This vulnerability allows an attacker to make GET requests on behalf of the server. It is "blind" because the attacker cannot see the result of the request. Issue has been patched in eLabFTW 4.0.0.

Category

6.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.26%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: elabftw elabftw
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/elabftw/elabftw/security/advisories/GHSA-mh6g-62p8-26m4 third party advisory patch
https://github.com/elabftw/elabftw/commit/3d2db4d3ad90b0915f29f05aeba41eaaf6a7c726 third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-32698?
CVE-2021-32698 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-32698?
To fix CVE-2021-32698, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-32698 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-32698 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-32698?
CVE-2021-32698 affects elabftw elabftw.
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