CVE-2023-41054

Public Exploit
LibreY Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in image_proxy.php

Description

LibreY is a fork of LibreX, a framework-less and javascript-free privacy respecting meta search engine. LibreY is subject to a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in the `image_proxy.php` file of LibreY before commit 8f9b9803f231e2954e5b49987a532d28fe50a627. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to use the server as a proxy to send HTTP GET requests to arbitrary targets and retrieve information in the internal network or conduct Denial-of-Service (DoS) attacks via the `url` parameter. Remote attackers can use the server as a proxy to send HTTP GET requests and retrieve information in the internal network. Remote attackers can also request the server to download large files or chain requests among multiple instances to reduce the performance of the server or even deny access from legitimate users. This issue has been addressed in https://github.com/Ahwxorg/LibreY/pull/31. LibreY hosters are advised to use the latest commit. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.

Category

8.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.79% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: Ahwxorg LibreY
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/Ahwxorg/LibreY/security/advisories/GHSA-p4f9-h8x8-mpwf patch vendor advisory exploit
https://github.com/Ahwxorg/LibreY/pull/31 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-41054?
CVE-2023-41054 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-41054?
To fix CVE-2023-41054, 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-2023-41054 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-41054 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-41054?
CVE-2023-41054 affects Ahwxorg LibreY.
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