CVE-2024-36471: allura Input Validation Flaw — Fix

Description

Import functionality is vulnerable to DNS rebinding attacks between verification and processing of the URL. Project administrators can run these imports, which could cause Allura to read from internal services and expose them. This issue affects Apache Allura from 1.0.1 through 1.16.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.17.0, which fixes the issue. If you are unable to upgrade, set "disable_entry_points.allura.importers = forge-tracker, forge-discussion" in your .ini config file.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-20 Improper Input Validation

CWE-200 CWE-200

CWE-918 Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
apache	allura	1.0.1 — 1.17.0

References

Advisories & Patches

https://lists.apache.org/thread/g43164t4bcp0tjwt4opxyks4svm8kvbh https://lists.apache.org/thread/g43164t4bcp0tjwt4opxyks4svm8kvbh

Other References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/06/10/1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-36471? +

Import functionality is vulnerable to DNS rebinding attacks between verification and processing of the URL. Project administrators can run these imports, which could cause Allura to read from internal services and expose them. This issue affects Apache Allura from 1.0.1 through 1.16.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.17.0, which fixes the issue. If you are unable to upgrade, set "disable_entry_points.allura.importers = forge-tracker, forge-discussion" in your .ini config file. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-36471? +

CVE-2024-36471 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-36471? +

CVE-2024-36471 affects products from apache, specifically: allura. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-36471? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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