Vulnerability 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
CVSS Score
5.8
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Prometheus | Blackbox Exporter | <= 0.17.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/prometheus/blackbox_exporter/issues/669ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://prometheus.io/docs/operating/security/#exportersVendor Advisory
- https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2020/q3/94Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/08/08/12Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/08/08/3Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/prometheus/blackbox_exporter/issues/669ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://prometheus.io/docs/operating/security/#exportersVendor Advisory
- https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2020/q3/94Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/08/08/12Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/08/08/3Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-16248?
CVE-2020-16248 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.8 (MEDIUM). 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 vulnerabi...
How severe is CVE-2020-16248?
CVE-2020-16248 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-16248?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Prometheus Blackbox Exporter.