CVE-2023-6605
Ffmpeg: dash playlist ssrf vulnerability in ffmpeg
Description
A flaw was found in FFmpeg's DASH playlist support. This vulnerability allows arbitrary HTTP GET requests to be made on behalf of the machine running FFmpeg via a crafted DASH playlist containing malicious URLs.
INFO
Published Date :
Jan. 6, 2025, 5:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 3, 2025, 8:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | 
Solution
- Update FFmpeg to the latest stable version.
 - Apply vendor-supplied patches for FFmpeg.
 - Review and sanitize external DASH playlists.
 
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
                                            CVE-2023-6605 has a 1 public
                                            PoC/Exploit available at Github.
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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-2023-6605.
                                        
| URL | Resource | 
|---|---|
| https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2334336 | Issue Tracking Third Party Advisory | 
| https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/07/msg00004.html | 
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CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Nov. 03, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/07/msg00004.html  - 
                            
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Aug. 05, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:ffmpeg:ffmpeg:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 2.0 up to (including) 6.0 Added Reference Type Fedora Project: https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2334336 Types: Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory  - 
                            
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jan. 06, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A flaw was found in FFmpeg's DASH playlist support. This vulnerability allows arbitrary HTTP GET requests to be made on behalf of the machine running FFmpeg via a crafted DASH playlist containing malicious URLs. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-99 Added Reference https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2334336  - 
                            
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jan. 06, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N