Is this vulnerability remotely exploitable over the internet?

Yes. As long as an attacker can reach and use the manual asset import feature (typically via the web interface or API), they can attempt to control where the server sends outbound requests, even if the target services are internal.

Does an attacker need authenticated access to exploit this issue?

In most realistic deployments, some level of access to Ghostfolio's manual import functionality is required. The precise access level depends on how the instance is configured (e.g., whether registration is open, and which roles can perform manual imports).

What is the safest general fix pattern for this class of bug?

The most robust fix is to avoid making outbound HTTP requests to arbitrary user-specified URLs. When external lookups are required, restrict them to a tightly controlled set of known domains and enforce strict validation and filtering of all request destinations.

Severity:

CRITICAL RISK

(9.3)

Server-Side Request Forgery (CWE-918) in Ghostfolio Manual Asset Import

CVE-2026-28680

Published:

Mar 5, 2026

Status:

Received

Summary

Affected Context

Exploit Preconditions

Why This Happens

Potential Impact

General Mitigation Guidance

How Teams Detect Issues Like This

Frequently Asked Questions

Source

NDV

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Vulnerability Type

Category:

Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)

CWE:

CWE-918

Impact:

Full-read SSRF leading to potential cloud metadata disclosure and internal network reconnaissance

Severity:

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CVSS Version:

3.1

Vulnerability Type

Category:

Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)

CWE:

CWE-918

Impact:

Full-read SSRF leading to potential cloud metadata disclosure and internal network reconnaissance

Severity:

CRITICAL RISK

(9.3)

CVSS Version:

3.1

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Server-Side Request Forgery (CWE-918) in Ghostfolio Manual Asset Import

Summary

Affected Context

Exploit Preconditions

Why This Happens

Potential Impact

General Mitigation Guidance

How Teams Detect Issues Like This

Frequently Asked Questions

Source

Recent Vulnerabilities

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