CVE-2024-12801

SaxEventRecorder vulnerable to Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) attacks

Description

Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) in SaxEventRecorder by QOS.CH logback version 0.1 to 1.3.14 and 1.4.0 to 1.5.12  on the Java platform, allows an attacker to forge requests by compromising logback configuration files in XML. The attacks involves the modification of DOCTYPE declaration in  XML configuration files.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update to logback version 1.5.13 or later. If you are using the 1.3.x series, update to logback version 1.3.15 or later. Note that the 1.4.x series remains vulnerable.

Workaround:

  • Update to logback version 1.5.13 or later. If you are using the 1.3.x series, update to logback version 1.3.15 or later. Note that the 1.4.x series remains vulnerable.

Category

2.4
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 4.0 •
EPSS 0.03%
Affected: QOS.CH Sarl logback
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://logback.qos.ch/news.html#1.5.13
https://logback.qos.ch/news.html#1.3.15

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-12801?
CVE-2024-12801 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-12801?
To fix CVE-2024-12801: Update to logback version 1.5.13 or later. If you are using the 1.3.x series, update to logback version 1.3.15 or later. Note that the 1.4.x series remains vulnerable.
Is CVE-2024-12801 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-12801 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-2024-12801?
CVE-2024-12801 affects QOS.CH Sarl logback.
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