CVE-2024-6221

A vulnerability in corydolphin/flask-cors version 4.0.1 allows the `Access-Control-Allow-Private-Network` CORS header to be set to true by default. This behavior can expose private network resources to unauthorized external access, leading to significant security risks such as data breaches, unauthorized access to sensitive information, and potential network intrusions.

CVSS v3 7.5 HIGH

7.5^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 3.9 / Impact : 3.6

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact NONE

Availability Impact NONE

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://github.com/corydolphin/flask-cors/commit/03aa3f8e2256437f7bad96422a747b98ab5e31bf
https://huntr.com/bounties/a42935fc-6f57-4818-bca4-3d528235df4d	Exploit Third Party Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:corydolphin:flask-cors:4.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

07 Apr 2025, 15:15

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
References		() https://github.com/corydolphin/flask-cors/commit/03aa3f8e2256437f7bad96422a747b98ab5e31bf -
Summary	(en) A vulnerability in corydolphin/flask-cors version 4.0.1 allows the `Access-Control-Allow-Private-Network` CORS header to be set to true by default, without any configuration option. This behavior can expose private network resources to unauthorized external access, leading to significant security risks such as data breaches, unauthorized access to sensitive information, and potential network intrusions.	(en) A vulnerability in corydolphin/flask-cors version 4.0.1 allows the `Access-Control-Allow-Private-Network` CORS header to be set to true by default. This behavior can expose private network resources to unauthorized external access, leading to significant security risks such as data breaches, unauthorized access to sensitive information, and potential network intrusions.

Information

Published : 2024-08-18 19:15

Updated : 2025-04-07 15:15

NVD link : CVE-2024-6221

Mitre link : CVE-2024-6221

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2024-6221

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Products Affected

corydolphin

flask-cors

CWE

CWE-284

Improper Access Control

NVD-CWE-Other

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