Proofpoint Encryption Server-Side Request Forgery

 

Proofpoint Encryption Server-Side Request Forgery, CVE-2024-0862  

Advisory ID: PFPT-SA-2024-0001

The Proofpoint Encryption endpoint of Proofpoint Enterprise Protection contains a Server-Side Request Forgery vulnerability that allows an authenticated user to relay HTTP requests from the Protection server to otherwise private network addresses.

Vulnerability Information

This vulnerability is identified by CVE-2024-0862. Proofpoint has released patches to address this issue.

This vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM):

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N

 

Fixed Software

Proofpoint has released fixed software versions:

8.18.6 patch 4868
8.20.0 patch 4869
8.20.2 patch 4870
8.20.4 patch 4871
8.21.0 patch 4872

All versions below the listed patch levels are vulnerable, including end-of-life software.  The fixed software versions are now available through the customer support portal.

Proofpoint On-Demand Customers

No action is required. Applicable fixes have already been deployed by Proofpoint.

Proofpoint On-Premises Customers

If you are running a supported version that is configured to deploy releases automatically, no action is required.  Applicable fixes have been automatically deployed.

For on-premise environments that are configured to manually apply releases, install the applicable release as noted above.

If you are running an end of life release please upgrade to a supported release as soon as possible.

For any questions or concerns please contact Proofpoint Support.

URL

https://www.proofpoint.com/us/security/security-advisories/pfpt-sa-2024-0001

Revision History

Version Description Section Date
1.0 Initial Release   May 13, 2024

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