9.8
CRITICAL
CVE-2021-3902
Dompdf SSRF and Deserialization Vulnerability
Description

An improper restriction of external entities (XXE) vulnerability in dompdf/dompdf's SVG parser allows for Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) and deserialization attacks. This issue affects all versions prior to 2.0.0. The vulnerability can be exploited even if the isRemoteEnabled option is set to false. It allows attackers to perform SSRF, disclose internal image files, and cause PHAR deserialization attacks.

INFO

Published Date :

Nov. 15, 2024, 11:15 a.m.

Last Modified :

Nov. 19, 2024, 5:12 p.m.

Remotely Exploitable :

Yes !

Impact Score :

5.9

Exploitability Score :

3.9
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2021-3902 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Dompdf_project dompdf
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2021-3902.

URL Resource
https://github.com/dompdf/dompdf/commit/f56bc8e40be6c0ae0825e6c7396f4db80620b799 Patch
https://huntr.com/bounties/a6071c07-806f-429a-8656-a4742e4191b1 Exploit Issue Tracking Patch Third Party Advisory

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2021-3902 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Nov. 19, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Changed Reference Type https://github.com/dompdf/dompdf/commit/f56bc8e40be6c0ae0825e6c7396f4db80620b799 No Types Assigned https://github.com/dompdf/dompdf/commit/f56bc8e40be6c0ae0825e6c7396f4db80620b799 Patch
    Changed Reference Type https://huntr.com/bounties/a6071c07-806f-429a-8656-a4742e4191b1 No Types Assigned https://huntr.com/bounties/a6071c07-806f-429a-8656-a4742e4191b1 Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:dompdf_project:dompdf:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 2.0.0
  • CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0

    Nov. 18, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 CISA-ADP AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
  • CVE Received by [email protected]

    Nov. 15, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description An improper restriction of external entities (XXE) vulnerability in dompdf/dompdf's SVG parser allows for Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) and deserialization attacks. This issue affects all versions prior to 2.0.0. The vulnerability can be exploited even if the isRemoteEnabled option is set to false. It allows attackers to perform SSRF, disclose internal image files, and cause PHAR deserialization attacks.
    Added Reference huntr.dev https://huntr.com/bounties/a6071c07-806f-429a-8656-a4742e4191b1 [No types assigned]
    Added Reference huntr.dev https://github.com/dompdf/dompdf/commit/f56bc8e40be6c0ae0825e6c7396f4db80620b799 [No types assigned]
    Added CWE huntr.dev CWE-611
    Added CVSS V3 huntr.dev AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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