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CVE-2024-36105

dbt allows Binding to an Unrestricted IP Address via socketsocket

CVSS 5.3 MEDIUMEPSS 0.7%CWE-1327
In short

dbt's documentation server was binding to all network interfaces (0.0.0.0 and ::) by default, making it accessible to anyone on the network instead of just the local machine. This could expose unencrypted data documentation to unauthorized remote users.

Technical detail

CWE-1327 involves binding to unrestricted IP addresses (INADDR_ANY/IN6ADDR_ANY) via socket configuration in dbt docs serve. The vulnerability allows remote network access to the documentation interface when users intend local-only access. Mitigation restricts binding to localhost (127.0.0.1/::1) by default in affected versions.

Summary generated and translated by AI from the official description.
dbt enables data analysts and engineers to transform their data using the same practices that software engineers use to build applications. Prior to versions 1.6.15, 1.7.15, and 1.8.1, Binding to `INADDR_ANY (0.0.0.0)` or `IN6ADDR_ANY (::)` exposes an application on all network interfaces, increasing the risk of unauthorized access. As stated in the Python docs, a special form for address is accepted instead of a host address: `''` represents `INADDR_ANY`, equivalent to `"0.0.0.0"`. On systems with IPv6, '' represents `IN6ADDR_ANY`, which is equivalent to `"::"`. A user who serves docs on an unsecured public network, may unknowingly be hosting an unsecured (http) web site for any remote user/system to access on the same network. The issue has has been mitigated in dbt-core v1.6.15, dbt-core v1.7.15, and dbt-core v1.8.1 by binding to localhost explicitly by default in `dbt docs serve`.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Affected products
dbt-labs · dbt-core

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