CVE-2018-20228 in SubSonic
Summary
by MITRE
Subsonic V6.1.5 allows internetRadioSettings.view streamUrl CSRF, with resultant SSRF.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/22/2020
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2018-20228 affects Subsonic version 6.1.5 and represents a critical security flaw that combines cross-site request forgery with server-side request forgery. This vulnerability exists within the internetRadioSettings.view endpoint which processes streamUrl parameters, creating a dangerous attack vector that can be exploited by remote attackers without authentication. The flaw stems from insufficient input validation and lack of proper CSRF protection mechanisms within the web application's radio streaming configuration interface.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability involves a specific code path where the application accepts user-provided streamUrl values through the internetRadioSettings.view endpoint without adequate verification of the request source or proper token validation. When an attacker crafts a malicious request that includes a crafted streamUrl parameter, the application processes this input and subsequently attempts to make HTTP requests to the specified URL on behalf of the victim. This behavior creates a server-side request forgery condition where the vulnerable application acts as an intermediary to make requests to internal network resources that would otherwise be inaccessible from the internet.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data exfiltration or service disruption. An attacker can leverage this flaw to perform reconnaissance of internal network infrastructure, potentially accessing sensitive internal services, databases, or administrative interfaces that reside behind firewalls. The SSRF capability enables attackers to probe internal systems, bypass network segmentation, and gain insights into the internal network topology. This vulnerability directly maps to CWE-918 Server-Side Request Forgery and aligns with ATT&CK technique T1016 Network Service Scanning, where adversaries scan internal network services to identify potential attack vectors.
Mitigation strategies should focus on implementing robust CSRF protection mechanisms including the use of anti-CSRF tokens that are validated for each request, proper input sanitization of all user-provided parameters including streamUrl values, and implementing strict access controls for administrative endpoints. Organizations should also consider implementing network segmentation policies that prevent internal services from being directly accessible through external-facing applications, and deploy web application firewalls that can detect and block suspicious request patterns. The vulnerability highlights the critical importance of validating all external inputs and implementing proper request origin verification mechanisms, particularly for applications that handle streaming media or network configuration parameters that could be exploited for SSRF attacks.