CVE-2026-65925 in Artifactory
Summary
by MITRE • 07/27/2026
A user with JFrog Artifactory Cargo remote repository read access could make Artifactory request unintended URLs and return the response.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/27/2026
This vulnerability represents a significant security flaw in JFrog Artifactory's handling of Cargo remote repositories, where authenticated users with read permissions can manipulate the system to make unintended HTTP requests to arbitrary URLs. The technical implementation allows for improper input validation or URL construction within the repository proxy functionality, enabling attackers to craft malicious requests that bypass normal access controls and potentially exfiltrate information from internal systems. This type of vulnerability falls under CWE-918 Server-Side Request Forgery, which occurs when applications fetch resources based on user-supplied input without proper validation, allowing attackers to target internal services or external systems they should not have access to.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data exfiltration, as it can enable attackers to perform reconnaissance on internal network infrastructure, potentially leading to further exploitation of other systems within the organization's attack surface. An attacker could leverage this weakness to probe internal services that are normally protected by firewalls or network segmentation, effectively bypassing traditional perimeter security controls. This vulnerability particularly affects environments where Artifactory serves as a central repository for cargo packages and is configured to proxy requests to external sources, creating an attack vector that combines authentication bypass with server-side request forgery capabilities.
Organizations using JFrog Artifactory in production environments should immediately implement mitigations including strict URL validation for remote repository configurations, implementing network segmentation to limit access to internal resources from the Artifactory instance, and configuring proper firewall rules to restrict outbound connections from the repository server. The vulnerability demonstrates the importance of validating all user-supplied input in proxy and gateway applications, as outlined in the OWASP Top Ten and MITRE ATT&CK framework under the technique T1071.004 Application Layer Protocol: DNS. Additionally, implementing proper access controls and privilege separation between different repository types can help reduce the attack surface, while regular security audits of proxy configurations should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other repository implementations.
The flaw highlights a critical gap in Artifactory's remote repository handling logic where user-provided package metadata or repository URLs are not adequately sanitized before being used in HTTP requests. This represents a common pattern in software supply chain security where third-party package repositories become attack vectors for lateral movement and information gathering. The vulnerability can be exploited by crafting specially formatted Cargo package metadata that contains malicious URLs, or through manipulation of repository configuration parameters that are then used to construct outbound requests. Organizations should also consider implementing network monitoring and logging of outbound HTTP requests from Artifactory instances to detect anomalous behavior indicative of exploitation attempts, as the attack may not always result in immediate data exfiltration but could establish a foothold for more sophisticated attacks targeting internal infrastructure.
The security implications extend to potential supply chain compromise scenarios where an attacker could use this vulnerability to manipulate package downloads or redirect requests to malicious servers. This type of vulnerability is particularly concerning in enterprise environments where Artifactory serves as a critical component in software development pipelines, as it can potentially affect the integrity and security of code artifacts being downloaded and used across multiple applications. The combination of read access privileges with server-side request forgery creates a dangerous attack scenario where even users with limited permissions could gain significant insight into internal systems and potentially execute more advanced attacks through information gathering and reconnaissance activities that are difficult to detect through traditional security controls.
Mitigation strategies should include implementing strict outbound network policies, enabling detailed logging of repository operations, and conducting regular security assessments of remote repository configurations. Organizations should also consider implementing automated patch management processes for Artifactory installations and ensure that security updates are applied promptly to address known vulnerabilities. The vulnerability serves as a reminder of the critical importance of input validation in all network-facing applications and the need for comprehensive security testing of proxy and gateway functionality. Implementation of proper access controls, including principle of least privilege and role-based access restrictions, can significantly reduce the risk associated with this class of vulnerability while maintaining necessary operational functionality for legitimate users who require repository access for their development activities.