CVE Catalog

CVE-2005-0316

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

WebWasher Classic versions 2.2.1 and 3.3, when running in server mode, improperly handle CONNECT requests to localhost from external systems, which could allow remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.

Risk Assessment

An attacker may bypass filtering rules and gain unauthorized access to local server resources, potentially leading to data leakage or further system compromise.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update WebWasher Classic to the latest available version or apply firewall rules blocking external CONNECT requests to localhost.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

WebWasher Classic 2.2.1 and 3.3, when running in server mode, does not properly drop CONNECT requests to the localhost from external systems, which could allow remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS