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CVE-2022-1561

4.0 · MEDIUM

Lura and KrakenD-CE versions older than v2.0.2 and KrakenD-EE versions older than v2.0.0 do not sanitize URL parameters correctly, allowing a malicious user to alter the backend URL defined for a p…

Published Aug 1, 2022CWE-471EPSS 0.57%

Overview

CVE-2022-1561 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 1, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Lura and KrakenD-CE versions older than v2.0.2 and KrakenD-EE versions older than v2.0.0 do not sanitize URL parameters correctly, allowing a malicious user to alter the backend URL defined for a pipe when remote users send crafty URL requests. The vulnerability does not affect KrakenD itself, but the consumed backend might be vulnerable.

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.

References

Refwww.incibe-cert.es/en/early-warning/security-advisories/crafted-backend-urls-lura-projectRefwww.krakend.io/blog/cve-2022-1561-crafted-backend-urls/Refwww.incibe-cert.es/en/early-warning/security-advisories/crafted-backend-urls-lura-projectRefwww.krakend.io/blog/cve-2022-1561-crafted-backend-urls/

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-1561?

CVE-2022-1561 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 1, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2022-1561?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2022-1561?

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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2022-1561?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2022-1561 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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