CVE-2026-42858 Details
Description
Open edX Platform enables the authoring and delivery of online learning at any scale. The sync_provider_data endpoint in SAMLProviderDataViewSet allows authenticated Enterprise Admin users to supply an arbitrary URL via the metadata_url POST parameter. This URL is passed directly to requests.get() in fetch_metadata_xml() without any URL validation, IP filtering, or scheme enforcement. An attacker with Enterprise Admin privileges can force the server to make HTTP requests to internal network services, cloud metadata endpoints (e.g., AWS 169.254.169.254), or other attacker-controlled destinations. This vulnerability is fixed by commit 6fda1f120ff5a590d120ae1180185525f399c6d0 and 70a56246dd9c9df57c596e64bdd8a11b1d9da054.
A server-side request forgery (SSRF) vulnerability has been identified in the Open edX Platform within the SAMLProviderDataViewSet.sync_provider_data endpoint. This issue allows authenticated Enterprise Admin users to send arbitrary URLs via the metadata_url POST parameter. The provided URL is then used in a request without proper validation, enabling potential access to internal network services, cloud metadata endpoints, or other attacker-controlled locations. The vulnerability arises from a lack of URL validation, IP filtering, and scheme enforcement, creating opportunities for exploitation by users with Enterprise Admin privileges.
Users can block private IP addresses and link-local addresses, including cloud metadata endpoints, by default. However, for deployments where the SAML Identity Provider is on the same private network as the Open edX server, this setting can be adjusted. Instructions for modifying this setting are available in the Open edX documentation.
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CISA-ADP
Assessed May 12, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-918 | Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| openedx openedx | < 2026-04-24 |
CPE
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 13, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| May 12, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 11, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |