CVE-2023-53893
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-12-15
Last updated on: 2025-12-18
Assigner: VulnCheck
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| ateme | titan_file | 3.9.8.0 |
| ateme | titan_file | 3.9.9.2 |
| ateme | titan_file | 3.9.11.0 |
| ateme | titan_file | 3.9.12.4 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-918 | The web server receives a URL or similar request from an upstream component and retrieves the contents of this URL, but it does not sufficiently ensure that the request is being sent to the expected destination. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2023-53893 is an authenticated Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in Ateme TITAN File version 3.9.12.4. It exists in the job callback URL parameter, which is insufficiently validated. This allows an authenticated attacker to supply arbitrary URLs, causing the application to make HTTP, DNS, or file requests to destinations controlled by the attacker. This can bypass network restrictions and enable enumeration of files, services, and networks. [1, 2, 4]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow an attacker with authentication to bypass network restrictions and firewalls by forcing the vulnerable application to make arbitrary requests. This can lead to internal network reconnaissance, including file, service, and network enumeration. Such actions can expose sensitive internal resources and potentially lead to further exploitation within the network. [1, 2, 4]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
This vulnerability can be detected by monitoring for unusual or unauthorized HTTP, DNS, or file requests initiated by the Ateme TITAN File application, especially those involving the 'job callback url' parameter. An example detection method is to look for crafted requests exploiting this parameter. A specific command example from the exploit involves using curl with authentication headers and a crafted callback URL parameter, such as: curl -X GET 'http://<target>/api/job?callback_url=file://c:\windows\system.ini' -H 'Authorization: Bearer <token>' Monitoring logs for such requests or unexpected outbound connections to arbitrary destinations can help detect exploitation attempts. [4]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include restricting access to the vulnerable Ateme TITAN File application to trusted users only, as the vulnerability requires authentication. Additionally, monitor and block suspicious outbound requests initiated by the application, especially those targeting arbitrary external domains or local files via the 'job callback url' parameter. Applying any available patches or updates from Ateme addressing this SSRF vulnerability is recommended once released. Until then, consider network-level controls such as firewall rules to limit the application's ability to make arbitrary external requests. [1, 2, 4]