CVE-2024-41813

Public Exploit
txtdot SSRF vulnerability in /proxy

Description

txtdot is an HTTP proxy that parses only text, links, and pictures from pages, removing ads and heavy scripts. Starting in version 1.4.0 and prior to version 1.6.1, a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in the `/proxy` route of txtdot 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. Version 1.6.1 patches the issue.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.22%
Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: TxtDot txtdot
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/TxtDot/txtdot/security/advisories/GHSA-4c78-229v-hf6m third party advisory exploit
https://github.com/TxtDot/txtdot/commit/f241a46e05b148a39b84bf956051b5aaa489949e patch
https://github.com/TxtDot/txtdot/blob/a7fdaf80fdf45abefe83b2eb5135ba112142dc74/src/handlers/distributor.ts#L43-L47 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-41813?
CVE-2024-41813 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-41813?
To fix CVE-2024-41813, 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-2024-41813 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-41813 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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-2024-41813?
CVE-2024-41813 affects TxtDot txtdot.
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