Platform
other
Component
plane
Fixed in
0.17.1
CVE-2024-31461 describes a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability affecting Plane, an open-source project management tool. This flaw allows attackers to initiate requests from the server hosting the application, potentially granting unauthorized access to internal resources. Versions prior to 0.17-dev are vulnerable, and a patch is included in version 0.17-dev.
The SSRF vulnerability in Plane allows an attacker to leverage the application server as a proxy to interact with internal services that are not directly accessible from the outside world. This can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data stored within those internal systems, such as configuration files, database credentials, or API keys. Furthermore, an attacker could potentially manipulate internal APIs or trigger unintended actions within the internal network. The blast radius extends to any internal service accessible from the Plane server, potentially compromising the entire internal infrastructure.
CVE-2024-31461 was publicly disclosed on April 10, 2024. While no active exploitation campaigns have been publicly reported, the SSRF nature of the vulnerability makes it a potential target for opportunistic attackers. The vulnerability's CRITICAL severity score indicates a high potential for exploitation. It is not currently listed on the CISA KEV catalog.
Exploit Status
EPSS
0.31% (54% percentile)
CVSS Vector
The primary mitigation for CVE-2024-31461 is to upgrade Plane to version 0.17-dev or later, which includes the necessary patch. If upgrading immediately is not feasible, consider implementing a Web Application Firewall (WAF) with strict outbound request filtering rules to block suspicious URLs and protocols. Additionally, restrict the network access of the Plane server to only the necessary internal services. Carefully review and validate all user inputs to prevent attackers from injecting malicious URLs. After upgrading, confirm the fix by attempting to access an internal service through the Plane application and verifying that the request is blocked or properly handled.
Update to version 0.17-dev or later. If you cannot update immediately, restrict outgoing network connections from the server hosting the application to essential services only. Implement strict input validation on URLs or parameters that are used to generate server-side requests.
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CVE-2024-31461 is a critical SSRF vulnerability in Plane versions prior to 0.17-dev, allowing attackers to send requests from the server, potentially accessing internal systems.
Yes, if you are using Plane version 0.17-dev or earlier, you are vulnerable to this SSRF vulnerability.
Upgrade Plane to version 0.17-dev or later to resolve the vulnerability. Consider WAF rules as a temporary mitigation.
While no active exploitation campaigns have been publicly reported, the vulnerability's severity makes it a potential target.
Refer to the Plane project's official release notes and security advisories on their GitHub repository for the latest information.
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