Vulnerability identifier: #VU97626

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-45808

CWE-ID: CWE-117

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
envoy
Server applications / IDS/IPS systems, Firewalls and proxy servers

Vendor: Cloud Native Computing Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to inject arbitrary content into the log files.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of the REQUESTED_SERVER_NAME field. A remote attacker can inject unexpected content into access logs.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

envoy: 1.0.0 - 1.31.1

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External links
http://github.com/envoyproxy/envoy/security/advisories/GHSA-p222-xhp9-39rc

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.