CVE-2022-23206
vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

In Apache Traffic Control Traffic Ops prior to versions 6.1.0 or 5.1.6, a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability was identified. The vulnerability was discovered and assigned CVE-2022-23206, with the record being created on January 13, 2022, and publicly disclosed in February 2022 (CVE Details).

Technical details

The vulnerability exists in the /user/login/oauth endpoint of Traffic Ops. An unprivileged user with HTTPS access to Traffic Ops can send a specially-crafted POST request to the /user/login/oauth endpoint, which allows them to scan ports on servers that Traffic Ops can reach (NVD Report).

Impact

This vulnerability could allow attackers to perform unauthorized port scanning of internal systems that are accessible to the Traffic Ops server, potentially leading to network reconnaissance and discovery of additional attack vectors (Apache Advisory).

Mitigation and workarounds

Users are advised to upgrade Apache Traffic Control Traffic Ops to version 6.1.0 or 5.1.6 or later versions to address this vulnerability (CVE Details).

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