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CVE-2024-34361

Pi-hole server-side request forgery (SSRF)

8.5 HIGHPublic exploitEPSS 2.83%
  1. Published5 Jul 2024

Description

Pi-hole is a DNS sinkhole that protects devices from unwanted content without installing any client-side software. A vulnerability in versions prior to 5.18.3 allows an authenticated user to make internal requests to the server via the `gravity_DownloadBlocklistFromUrl()` function. Depending on some circumstances, the vulnerability could lead to remote command execution. Version 5.18.3 contains a patch for this issue.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityHigh
Privileges requiredLow
User interactionNone
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Pi-hole< 5.18.3

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-34361 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-34361 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 2.83%.

How severe is CVE-2024-34361?

CVE-2024-34361 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.5, rated high. EPSS estimates a 2.83% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-34361?

Affected products include Pi-hole.

How do I fix CVE-2024-34361?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Pi-hole 5.18.3 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.