Vulnerability Description
Cowrie versions prior to 2.9.0 contain a server-side request forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in the emulated shell implementation of wget and curl. In the default emulated shell configuration, these command emulations perform real outbound HTTP requests to attacker-supplied destinations. Because no outbound request rate limiting was enforced, unauthenticated remote attackers could repeatedly invoke these commands to generate unbounded HTTP traffic toward arbitrary third-party targets, allowing the Cowrie honeypot to be abused as a denial-of-service amplification node and masking the attacker’s true source address behind the honeypot’s IP.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cowrie | Cowrie | < 2.9.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-83jg-m2pm-4jxjExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/cowrie/cowrie/issues/2622ExploitIssue Tracking
- https://github.com/cowrie/cowrie/pull/2800ExploitIssue TrackingPatch
- https://github.com/cowrie/cowrie/releases/tag/v2.9.0Release Notes
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/cowrie-unrestricted-wget-curl-emulation-enaThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-83jg-m2pm-4jxjExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-34469?
CVE-2025-34469 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Cowrie versions prior to 2.9.0 contain a server-side request forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in the emulated shell implementation of wget and curl. In the default emulated shell configuration, these comm...
How severe is CVE-2025-34469?
CVE-2025-34469 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-34469?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cowrie Cowrie.