CVE-2022-36048

IP address leak via image proxy bypass in Zulip Server

Description

Zulip is an open-source team collaboration tool with topic-based threading that combines email and chat. When displaying messages with embedded remote images, Zulip normally loads the image preview via a go-camo proxy server. However, an attacker who can send messages could include a crafted URL that tricks the server into embedding a remote image reference directly. This could allow the attacker to infer the viewer’s IP address and browser fingerprinting information. This vulnerability is fixed in Zulip Server 5.6. Zulip organizations with image and link previews [disabled](https://zulip.com/help/allow-image-link-previews) are not affected.

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.08%
Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: zulip zulip
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-36048?
CVE-2022-36048 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-36048?
To fix CVE-2022-36048, 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-2022-36048 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-36048 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-2022-36048?
CVE-2022-36048 affects zulip zulip.
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