CVE-2024-0862:The CVE-2024-0862 is a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in the Proofpoint Encryption endpoint of Proofpoint Enterprise Protection.

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The Proofpoint Encryption endpoint of Proofpoint Enterprise Protection contains a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability. This vulnerability allows an authenticated user to relay HTTP requests from the Protection server to otherwise private network addresses. The affected versions are less than patch 4868 for version 8.18.6, less than patch 4869 for version 8.20.0, less than patch 4870 for version 8.20.2, less than patch 4871 for version 8.20.4, and less than patch 4872 for version 8.21.0. The vulnerability has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5, indicating a medium severity level.

Overview

The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-0862, was published by Proofpoint on May 14, 2024. It affects the Proofpoint Encryption endpoint of Proofpoint Enterprise Protection. The vulnerability is a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) that allows an authenticated user to relay HTTP requests from the Protection server to otherwise private network addresses. The vulnerability has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5, indicating a medium severity level.

Remediation

Users of the affected versions of Proofpoint Enterprise Protection are advised to update to the latest patch available. The patches that resolve the vulnerability are patch 4868 for version 8.18.6, patch 4869 for version 8.20.0, patch 4870 for version 8.20.2, patch 4871 for version 8.20.4, and patch 4872 for version 8.21.0.

References

More information about the vulnerability can be found at the following link: Proofpoint Security Advisory

Industry ExposureMost to least
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  1. Accommodation & Food Services
    Accommodation & Food Services
  2. Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
    Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
  3. Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
    Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
  4. Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
    Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
  5. Construction
    Construction
  6. Educational Services
    Educational Services
  7. Finance and Insurance
    Finance and Insurance
  8. Health Care & Social Assistance
    Health Care & Social Assistance
  9. Information
    Information
  10. Management of Companies & Enterprises
    Management of Companies & Enterprises
  11. Manufacturing
    Manufacturing
  12. Mining
    Mining
  13. Other Services (except Public Administration)
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  14. Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
    Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
  15. Public Administration
    Public Administration
  16. Real Estate Rental & Leasing
    Real Estate Rental & Leasing
  17. Retail Trade
    Retail Trade
  18. Transportation & Warehousing
    Transportation & Warehousing
  19. Utilities
    Utilities
  20. Wholesale Trade
    Wholesale Trade

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