Executive Summary

This vulnerability allows an attacker to control a server-side HTTP request by providing a specially crafted URL. As a result, the server can be tricked into making requests to arbitrary destinations chosen by the attacker.

This can be exploited to probe internal network services, access endpoints that are normally unreachable such as cloud metadata services, or bypass network access controls.

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Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can lead to sensitive information disclosure by allowing attackers to access internal services and data that should be protected.

It may also enable further compromise of the internal environment by bypassing network access controls and probing internal network services.

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Compliance Impact

This vulnerability allows an attacker to cause a server to make HTTP requests to arbitrary destinations, potentially leading to sensitive information disclosure and further compromise of internal systems.

Such unauthorized disclosure or access to sensitive data could impact compliance with regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, which require protection of personal and sensitive information.

By enabling attackers to bypass network access controls and access internal endpoints, this vulnerability increases the risk of data breaches that may violate these standards.

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