CVE-2024-29021

SSRF into Sandbox Escape through Unsafe Default Configuration

Description

Judge0 is an open-source online code execution system. The default configuration of Judge0 leaves the service vulnerable to a sandbox escape via Server Side Request Forgery (SSRF). This allows an attacker with sufficient access to the Judge0 API to obtain unsandboxed code execution as root on the target machine. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.13.1.

Category

9.0
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 1.25% Top 25%
Affected: judge0 judge0
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/judge0/judge0/security/advisories/GHSA-q7vg-26pg-v5hr
https://github.com/judge0/judge0/blob/ad66f77b131dbbebf2b9ff8083dca9a68680b3e5/app/jobs/isolate_job.rb#L203-L230

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-29021?
CVE-2024-29021 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-29021?
To fix CVE-2024-29021, 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-2024-29021 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-29021 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-2024-29021?
CVE-2024-29021 affects judge0 judge0.
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