CVE-2024-45808

Malicious log injection via access logs in envoy

Description

Envoy is a cloud-native high-performance edge/middle/service proxy. A vulnerability has been identified in Envoy that allows malicious attackers to inject unexpected content into access logs. This is achieved by exploiting the lack of validation for the `REQUESTED_SERVER_NAME` field for access loggers. This issue has been addressed in versions 1.31.2, 1.30.6, 1.29.9, and 1.28.7. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.

Categories

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.01%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: envoyproxy envoy
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/envoyproxy/envoy/security/advisories/GHSA-p222-xhp9-39rc vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-45808?
CVE-2024-45808 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-45808?
To fix CVE-2024-45808, 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-2024-45808 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-45808 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-2024-45808?
CVE-2024-45808 affects envoyproxy envoy.
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