Vulnerability Description
Traefik is an open source HTTP reverse proxy and load balancer. When Traefik is configured to use the `HTTPChallenge` to generate and renew the Let's Encrypt TLS certificates, the delay authorized to solve the challenge (50 seconds) can be exploited by attackers to achieve a `slowloris attack`. This vulnerability has been patch in version 2.10.6 and 3.0.0-beta5. Users are advised to upgrade. Users unable to upgrade should replace the `HTTPChallenge` with the `TLSChallenge` or the `DNSChallenge`.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Traefik | Traefik | <= 2.10.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://doc.traefik.io/traefik/https/acme/#dnschallengeProduct
- https://doc.traefik.io/traefik/https/acme/#httpchallengeProduct
- https://doc.traefik.io/traefik/https/acme/#tlschallengeProduct
- https://github.com/traefik/traefik/releases/tag/v2.10.6Release Notes
- https://github.com/traefik/traefik/releases/tag/v3.0.0-beta5Release Notes
- https://github.com/traefik/traefik/security/advisories/GHSA-8g85-whqh-cr2fThird Party Advisory
- https://www.cloudflare.com/learning/ddos/ddos-attack-tools/slowloris
- https://doc.traefik.io/traefik/https/acme/#dnschallengeProduct
- https://doc.traefik.io/traefik/https/acme/#httpchallengeProduct
- https://doc.traefik.io/traefik/https/acme/#tlschallengeProduct
- https://github.com/traefik/traefik/releases/tag/v2.10.6Release Notes
- https://github.com/traefik/traefik/releases/tag/v3.0.0-beta5Release Notes
- https://github.com/traefik/traefik/security/advisories/GHSA-8g85-whqh-cr2fThird Party Advisory
- ttps://www.cloudflare.com/learning/ddos/ddos-attack-tools/slowloris/
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-47124?
CVE-2023-47124 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). Traefik is an open source HTTP reverse proxy and load balancer. When Traefik is configured to use the `HTTPChallenge` to generate and renew the Let's Encrypt TLS certificates, the delay authorized to ...
How severe is CVE-2023-47124?
CVE-2023-47124 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-47124?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Traefik Traefik.