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Plain-English summary
FlowIntel versions up to 3.3.0 can be tricked into making server-side HEAD requests to attacker-chosen URLs through external references. This can expose internal services reachable from the FlowIntel server, including restricted network locations. Public sources do not cite active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate-priority update for affected FlowIntel systems. It is not reported as exploited, but SSRF can become high-impact when the server can reach sensitive internal services. Prioritize internet-facing or broadly accessible deployments.
Technical view
CVE-2026-9813 is a CWE-918 SSRF in app/case/task.py external reference URL probing. Insufficient URL scheme and resolved-address validation may permit requests to loopback, link-local, private, reserved, or other restricted destinations. CVSS 4.0 score is 6.2, medium severity.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to FlowIntel deployments at or below 3.3.0 where users can submit external reference URLs. Risk depends on server network reachability and whether internal services or metadata endpoints are accessible from the application host.
Exploitation context
The source bundle lists KEV as false and provides no cited evidence of active exploitation. The attack requires the ability to submit an external reference URL and appears constrained to server-issued HTTP HEAD probing, but impact can be serious in permissive internal networks.
Researcher notes
The affected metadata in the bundle is inconsistent, but the description clearly names FlowIntel up to 3.3.0 and a patch commit. Do not assume broader product impact or exploit availability beyond these sources.
Mitigation direction
- Apply the referenced vendor patch commit or a vendor release containing it.
- Check FlowIntel vendor guidance for any newer fixed version or deployment notes.
- Restrict who can submit external reference URLs until patched.
- Limit application egress to approved destinations where operationally possible.
- Block application access to internal metadata and restricted network services.
Validation and detection
- Inventory FlowIntel deployments and identify versions up to 3.3.0.
- Confirm whether the referenced patch is present in deployed code.
- Review external reference URL submission paths and access controls.
- Check application and proxy logs for unusual HEAD requests from the server.
- Verify egress controls prevent access to restricted internal destinations.
Public sources used
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.2 (4.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:H/SA:H/S:N/RE:L/U:Green
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CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:H/SA:H/S:N/RE:L/U:Green — — CIRCL Vulnerability scoring details
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6.2 MediumVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:H/SA:H/S:N/RE:L/U:Green
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- https://github.com/flowintel/flowintel/commit/68b523b47854c54bf36fd706c0fd5353063b5409 CVE reference, CIRCL · patch
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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.