Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2016-7999 is a server-side request forgery issue in SPIP 3.1.2 and earlier. A remote attacker could make the SPIP server fetch a URL supplied through the XML validation feature, potentially reaching internal services that are not directly exposed to the internet. Exposure is most likely on internet-facing SPIP 3.1.2 or earlier deployments where the XML validation action is reachable and the server can make outbound or internal network requests. Treat this as a cleanup and exposure-reduction item for any legacy SPIP sites. Prioritize internet-facing or internally privileged deployments, especially where the web server can reach sensitive internal systems. Mitigation focus: Inventory SPIP deployments and identify versions 3.1.2 or earlier.; Review SPIP vendor revisions and advisories for the supported fixed upgrade path.; Restrict access to XML validation functionality if it is not required..
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- https://core.spip.net/projects/spip/repository/revisions/23193CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://core.spip.net/projects/spip/repository/revisions/23188CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://sysdream.com/news/lab/2016-10-19-spip-3-1-2-server-side-request-forgery-cve-2016-7999/CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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