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CVE-2021-3742

8.8 · HIGH

A Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability was discovered in chatwoot/chatwoot, affecting all versions prior to 2.5.0.

Published Nov 15, 2024CWE-918EPSS 0.38%

Overview

CVE-2021-3742 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 15, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

A Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability was discovered in chatwoot/chatwoot, affecting all versions prior to 2.5.0. The vulnerability allows an attacker to upload an SVG file containing a malicious SSRF payload. When the SVG file is used as an avatar and opened in a new tab, it can trigger the SSRF, potentially leading to host redirection.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-3742?

CVE-2021-3742 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 15, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2021-3742?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2021-3742?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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