Vulnerability Description
Ratpack is a toolkit for creating web applications. In versions prior to 1.9.0, a user supplied `X-Forwarded-Host` header can be used to perform cache poisoning of a cache fronting a Ratpack server if the cache key does not include the `X-Forwarded-Host` header as a cache key. Users are only vulnerable if they do not configure a custom `PublicAddress` instance. For versions prior to 1.9.0, by default, Ratpack utilizes an inferring version of `PublicAddress` which is vulnerable. This can be used to perform redirect cache poisoning where an attacker can force a cached redirect to redirect to their site instead of the intended redirect location. The vulnerability was patched in Ratpack 1.9.0. As a workaround, ensure that `ServerConfigBuilder::publicAddress` correctly configures the server in production.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ratpack Project | Ratpack | < 1.9.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/ratpack/ratpack/security/advisories/GHSA-w6rq-6h34-vh7qThird Party Advisory
- https://portswigger.net/web-security/web-cache-poisoningExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/ratpack/ratpack/security/advisories/GHSA-w6rq-6h34-vh7qThird Party Advisory
- https://portswigger.net/web-security/web-cache-poisoningExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-29479?
CVE-2021-29479 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.0 (HIGH). Ratpack is a toolkit for creating web applications. In versions prior to 1.9.0, a user supplied `X-Forwarded-Host` header can be used to perform cache poisoning of a cache fronting a Ratpack server if...
How severe is CVE-2021-29479?
CVE-2021-29479 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-29479?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ratpack Project Ratpack.