Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2024-27620 is a high-severity information disclosure issue in Ladder versions 0.0.1 through 0.0.21. A remote, unauthenticated attacker can use a crafted API request to make the service expose sensitive information. The sources do not identify a confirmed fixed version or active exploitation.
Executive priority
Prioritize this as high for any internet-facing or partner-facing Ladder deployment. The main business risk is sensitive information exposure without authentication. Urgency is lower only if Ladder is not present, is isolated, or the API is not reachable by untrusted users.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-918 server-side request forgery in Ladder 0.0.1-0.0.21. CVSS 3.1 is 7.5: network exploitable, low complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, high confidentiality impact, no integrity or availability impact. The affected CPE/vendor metadata is incomplete.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely where Ladder 0.0.1-0.0.21 is deployed with its API reachable from untrusted networks. Because the CVE affected-product metadata lists vendor and product as n/a, teams should verify by asset inventory rather than relying only on scanner CPE matching.
Exploitation context
The source bundle includes a Packet Storm reference for Ladder 0.0.21 SSRF, indicating public vulnerability details exist. The CVE is not listed as KEV, and the provided sources do not confirm active exploitation in the wild.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited but consistent: CVE description, CWE-918, CVSS vector, and Packet Storm reference all point to unauthenticated SSRF-driven disclosure. The CVE record lacks useful CPE/vendor data and does not name a patch, so validation should focus on deployed versions and exposure.
Mitigation direction
- Identify any Ladder deployments and record exact versions.
- Restrict Ladder API access to trusted networks or authenticated users.
- Review project or vendor guidance for fixed versions or official workarounds.
- Limit server outbound access to internal services and metadata endpoints.
- Monitor API logs for unusual crafted requests or unexpected outbound fetches.
Validation and detection
- Search asset inventory for Ladder installations and exposed API endpoints.
- Confirm whether any instance runs versions 0.0.1 through 0.0.21.
- Check internet-facing routes, reverse proxies, and firewall rules for API exposure.
- Review egress controls from Ladder hosts to sensitive internal addresses.
- Look for abnormal API requests and unexpected server-side outbound connections.
Public sources used
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CWE-918: Information exposure and cloud metadata lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 7.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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SSVC decision data
CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N3.93.6CISA-ADPVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.5HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Vulnerability timeline
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://everywall.github.io/CVE reference, mitre
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/177506/Ladder-0.0.21-Server-Side-Request-Forgery.htmlCVE reference, mitre
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CWE details
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Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)
Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.