CVE-2022-1561

Crafted backend URLs in Lura Project

Description

Lura and KrakenD-CE versions older than v2.0.2 and KrakenD-EE versions older than v2.0.0 do not sanitize URL parameters correctly, allowing a malicious user to alter the backend URL defined for a pipe when remote users send crafty URL requests. The vulnerability does not affect KrakenD itself, but the consumed backend might be vulnerable.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Lura Project and KrakenD-CE users must upgrade to v2.0.2 or higher. KrakenD-EE users must upgrade to v2.0.0 or higher.

Category

4.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.18%
Vendor Advisory krakend.io
Affected: KrakenD Lura Project
Affected: KrakenD KrakenD-CE
Affected: KrakenD KrakenD-EE
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.incibe-cert.es/en/early-warning/security-advisories/crafted-backend-urls-lura-project third party advisory
https://www.krakend.io/blog/cve-2022-1561-crafted-backend-urls/ vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-1561?
CVE-2022-1561 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-1561?
To fix CVE-2022-1561: Lura Project and KrakenD-CE users must upgrade to v2.0.2 or higher. KrakenD-EE users must upgrade to v2.0.0 or higher.
Is CVE-2022-1561 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-1561 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-2022-1561?
CVE-2022-1561 affects KrakenD Lura Project, KrakenD KrakenD-CE, KrakenD KrakenD-EE.
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