CVE-2020-16248
MEDIUMCVSS 5.8/10EPSS 2.70%
Last modified
CVE-2020-16248 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Prometheus Blackbox Exporter through 0.17.0 allows /probe?target= SSRF. NOTE: follow-on discussion suggests that this might plausibly be interpreted as both intended functionality and also a vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 2.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Prometheus Blackbox Exporter through 0.17.0 allows /probe?target= SSRF. NOTE: follow-on discussion suggests that this might plausibly be interpreted as both intended functionality and also a vulnerability
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Prometheus | Blackbox Exporter | <= 0.17.0 |
References
- https://github.com/prometheus/blackbox_exporter/issues/669Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://prometheus.io/docs/operating/security/#exportersVendor Advisory
- https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2020/q3/94Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/08/08/12Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/08/08/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/prometheus/blackbox_exporter/issues/669Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://prometheus.io/docs/operating/security/#exportersVendor Advisory
- https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2020/q3/94Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/08/08/12Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/08/08/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-16248?
Prometheus Blackbox Exporter through 0.17.0 allows /probe?target= SSRF. NOTE: follow-on discussion suggests that this might plausibly be interpreted as both intended functionality and also a vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2020-16248?
CVE-2020-16248 has a CVSS score of 5.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-16248?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2020-16248?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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