CVE-2024-6221
Corydolphin Flask-Cors Private Network Exposure Vulnerability
Description
A vulnerability in corydolphin/flask-cors version 4.0.1 allows the `Access-Control-Allow-Private-Network` CORS header to be set to true by default. This behavior can expose private network resources to unauthorized external access, leading to significant security risks such as data breaches, unauthorized access to sensitive information, and potential network intrusions.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 18, 2024, 7:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
April 7, 2025, 3:15 p.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
Yes !
Impact Score :
3.6
Exploitability Score :
3.9
Affected Products
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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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CVE-2024-6221.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/corydolphin/flask-cors/commit/03aa3f8e2256437f7bad96422a747b98ab5e31bf | |
| https://huntr.com/bounties/a42935fc-6f57-4818-bca4-3d528235df4d | Exploit Third Party Advisory |
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
Apr. 07, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description A vulnerability in corydolphin/flask-cors version 4.0.1 allows the `Access-Control-Allow-Private-Network` CORS header to be set to true by default, without any configuration option. This behavior can expose private network resources to unauthorized external access, leading to significant security risks such as data breaches, unauthorized access to sensitive information, and potential network intrusions. A vulnerability in corydolphin/flask-cors version 4.0.1 allows the `Access-Control-Allow-Private-Network` CORS header to be set to true by default. This behavior can expose private network resources to unauthorized external access, leading to significant security risks such as data breaches, unauthorized access to sensitive information, and potential network intrusions. Added Reference https://github.com/corydolphin/flask-cors/commit/03aa3f8e2256437f7bad96422a747b98ab5e31bf -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Aug. 20, 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:N/A:N Changed Reference Type https://huntr.com/bounties/a42935fc-6f57-4818-bca4-3d528235df4d No Types Assigned https://huntr.com/bounties/a42935fc-6f57-4818-bca4-3d528235df4d Exploit, Third Party Advisory Added CWE NIST NVD-CWE-Other Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:corydolphin:flask-cors:4.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* -
CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 18, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A vulnerability in corydolphin/flask-cors version 4.0.1 allows the `Access-Control-Allow-Private-Network` CORS header to be set to true by default, without any configuration option. This behavior can expose private network resources to unauthorized external access, leading to significant security risks such as data breaches, unauthorized access to sensitive information, and potential network intrusions. Added Reference huntr.dev https://huntr.com/bounties/a42935fc-6f57-4818-bca4-3d528235df4d [No types assigned] Added CWE huntr.dev CWE-284 Added CVSS V3 huntr.dev AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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