CVE-2024-12801: SaxEventRecorder vulnerable to Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) attacks

Published Dec 19, 2024
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Updated

Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) in SaxEventRecorder by QOS.CH logback version 0.1 to 1.3.14 and 1.4.0 to 1.5.12  on the Java platform, allows an attacker to forge requests by compromising logback configuration files in XML.

The attacks involves the modification of DOCTYPE declaration in  XML configuration files.

Other sources

Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) in SaxEventRecorder by QOS.CH logback version 1.5.12 on the Java platform, allows an attacker to forge requests by compromising logback configuration files in XML. The attacks involves the modification of DOCTYPE declaration in  XML configuration files.

GitHub

Affected Software

12 affected componentsFixes available
maven/ch.qos.logback:logback-core<1.3.15
1.3.15
maven/ch.qos.logback:logback-core>=1.4.0<1.5.13
1.5.13
IBM Cognos Analytics<=11.2.0
IBM Cognos Analytics<=12.0
IBM Cognos Transformer<=12.0
IBM Cognos Transformer<=11.2.4
IBM Cognos Transformer<=12.1.0
IBM Cognos Analytics<=11.2.0
IBM Cognos Analytics<=12.1.0
IBM Cognos Analytics<=12.0
IBM Cognos Transformer<=11.2.4
IBM Cognos Transformer<=12.1.0

Remediation

Information

Update to logback version 1.5.13 or later. If you are using the 1.3.x series, update to logback version 1.3.15 or later. Note that the 1.4.x series remains vulnerable.

Event History

Dec 19, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:11 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:11 PM
RemedyDescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Advisory Published
via GitHub·06:31 PM
May 26, 2026
Data Sourced
via IBM·05:05 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-12801?

CVE-2024-12801 has been assessed as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-12801?

To fix CVE-2024-12801, upgrade the logback-core package to version 1.3.15 or to any version from 1.5.13 and above.

3

Which versions of logback are affected by CVE-2024-12801?

CVE-2024-12801 affects logback-core versions from 0.1 up to 1.3.14 and from 1.4.0 up to 1.5.12.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-12801?

CVE-2024-12801 is classified as a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability.

5

Can exploiting CVE-2024-12801 lead to data breaches?

Yes, exploiting CVE-2024-12801 can potentially lead to data breaches by allowing attackers to execute unauthorized requests.

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