CVE-2024-9710: posthog SSRF — Fix

Description

PostHog database_schema Server-Side Request Forgery Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of PostHog. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the implementation of the database_schema method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a URI prior to accessing resources. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the service account. Was ZDI-CAN-25351.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.3

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-918 Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
posthog	posthog	< 2024-10-04

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/PostHog/posthog/pull/25388

Other References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1383/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-9710? +

PostHog database_schema Server-Side Request Forgery Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of PostHog. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the implementation of the database_schema method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a URI prior to accessing resources. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the service account. Was ZDI-CAN-25351. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-9710? +

CVE-2024-9710 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.3 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-9710? +

CVE-2024-9710 affects products from posthog, specifically: posthog. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-9710? +

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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