
Summary of the Threat
- Affected Product:
@astrojs/cloudflareadapter for Astro (web framework) - Impacted Versions:
>= 11.0.3, < 12.6.6 - Issue Type: Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) permitting domain bypass
- Endpoint in Question:
/_imageimage optimization API (output: 'server', defaultimageService: 'compile')
Attackers can exploit this to fetch any external URL via the origin server—regardless ofimage.domainsorremotePatternsrestrictions NVDmiggo.io.
Severity Metrics
- CVSS v3.1 Score: 7.2 (High) — Network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, scope change, yet both confidentiality and integrity impacted moderately NVDOpenCVEFeedly.
- CWE Classification: CWE-918 (Improper Restriction of Rendered URLs) NVDOpenCVE.
Technical Insights & PoC
- The
GEThandler at/_imagepreviously accepted arbitraryhrefparameters and performed an unguardedfetch, enabling SSRF. - Post-patch (v12.6.6), the adapter now enforces domain validation using functions like
isRemoteAllowedagainst the configured whitelist miggo.io.
Risks & Consequences
- Server Misuse as HTTP Proxy: Fetch internal services or external malicious content.
- XSS Potential: If a crafted malicious asset is served under a trusted origin, it can bypass same-origin policies, leading to script-based attacks Daily CyberSecuritymiggo.io.
Published & Fixed Dates
- CVE Published: September 4, 2025 via GitHub security advisory FeedlyOpenCVE.
- Patch Available: Upgrade to
@astrojs/cloudflare@12.6.6or newer now suppresses the SSRF exploit.
CyberDudeBivash Remediation Playbook
Immediate Actions:
- Upgrade adapter to v12.6.6+.
- Confirm
image.domainsandimage.remotePatternswhitelists are in place. - If upgrading isn’t immediate, disable image optimization entirely or restrict via your application/WAF layer.
Enhanced Defense Measures:
- Use a Web Application Firewall (WAF) to intercept suspicious
/_image?href=requests. - Monitor outbound image-optimization calls for anomalous behavior.
- Audit third-party integrations using Astro in enterprise websites.
Affiliate Tools for Secure Deployment
- WAF & Cloud Protection: Cloudflare Pro Plan, Akamai Web Security
- Developer Security Platforms: Snyk, WhiteSource
- DevSecOps Tools: GitHub Advanced Security, Checkmarx
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