CVE-2026-34428
Server-Side Request Forgery in Vvveb Editor Module Allows File Access
Publication date: 2026-04-20
Last updated on: 2026-04-20
Assigner: VulnCheck
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| vvveb | vvveb | to 1.0.8.1 (exc) |
| givanz | vvveb | to 1.0.8.1 (exc) |
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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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How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can have significant impacts including unauthorized reading of arbitrary files on the server that the web process can access.
It also allows attackers to probe internal network services by sending requests to internal IP addresses, potentially revealing sensitive internal infrastructure information.
Since the responses from these requests are returned directly to the attacker, it can lead to information disclosure and compromise of confidentiality.
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2026-34428 is a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in Vvveb versions prior to 1.0.8.1, specifically in the oEmbedProxy action of the editor/editor module.
The vulnerability occurs because the "url" parameter is passed directly to the getUrl() function, which uses curl, without validating the URL scheme or destination.
Authenticated backend users can exploit this by supplying file:// URLs to read arbitrary files accessible by the web server process or by using http:// URLs to target internal network services.
The responses from these requests are returned directly to the attacker, enabling information disclosure and internal network probing.
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
This vulnerability involves the 'oEmbedProxy' action in Vvveb where an authenticated backend user can supply malicious URLs to trigger server-side requests. Detection can focus on monitoring for unusual or unauthorized use of the 'url' parameter in requests to the editor/editor module, especially those containing file:// URLs or HTTP URLs targeting internal network addresses.
Network detection could involve inspecting HTTP requests to the vulnerable endpoint for suspicious URL parameters that attempt to access internal resources or local files.
Suggested commands to detect exploitation attempts might include:
- Using web server access logs to grep for suspicious URL parameters, e.g., `grep -i 'url=file://' /var/log/nginx/access.log` or `grep -i 'url=http://' /var/log/nginx/access.log`.
- Using network monitoring tools like tcpdump or Wireshark to capture and analyze HTTP requests to the backend, filtering for requests containing the 'url' parameter.
- On the server, checking for unexpected curl or similar outbound requests initiated by the application that target internal IP addresses or file URLs.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The primary mitigation is to upgrade Vvveb to version 1.0.8.1 or later, where the vulnerability has been fixed by introducing strict URL validation in the 'oEmbedProxy' functionality.
The fix includes validating that URLs start with 'http', rejecting URLs with port numbers, blocking IP addresses, and enforcing the presence of a top-level domain in hostnames, thereby preventing SSRF attacks.
Until the upgrade can be applied, restrict access to the vulnerable 'oEmbedProxy' endpoint to trusted users only, and monitor for suspicious usage.
Additionally, consider implementing network-level controls to block outbound requests from the web server to internal IP ranges or file protocols.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
CVE-2026-34428 allows authenticated backend users to perform server-side request forgery (SSRF) attacks that can lead to reading arbitrary files accessible by the web server and probing internal network services. This can result in unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information.
Such unauthorized access and information disclosure can negatively impact compliance with data protection and privacy regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, which require strict controls over access to personal and sensitive data and mandate protection against unauthorized data exposure.
Therefore, exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to violations of confidentiality and security requirements mandated by these standards, potentially resulting in regulatory penalties and loss of trust.