YesWiki has Unauthenticated Server-Side Request Forgery via ActivityPub `Signature.keyId` (CVE-2026-52769)
YesWiki versions 4.6.2 through 4.6.5 contain an unauthenticated server-side request forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in the ActivityPub feature. The vulnerability arises because the HTTP Signature verification process makes an outbound HTTP GET request to the URL specified in the Signature header's keyId parameter without any validation or cryptographic verification. This allows an attacker to force the server to make arbitrary HTTP requests to internal or external resources, potentially exposing sensitive information such as cloud metadata or internal services. The vulnerable endpoint is publicly accessible and requires only that ActivityPub be enabled on a form.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability exists in YesWiki's tools/bazar/services/HttpSignatureService.php within the verifySignature() method, which is called by the /api/forms/{formId}/actor/inbox route. The method parses the HTTP Signature header and immediately issues an HTTP GET request to the keyId URL before performing any signature verification or validation. Because the route is publicly accessible and the attacker controls the keyId URL, this leads to an unauthenticated SSRF allowing arbitrary outbound HTTP requests. The server's response may leak exception details including the requested URL, enabling information disclosure. The vulnerability requires ActivityPub to be enabled on the targeted form and affects versions >=4.6.2 and <4.6.6.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit this SSRF to make the YesWiki server perform arbitrary HTTP GET requests to internal or external hosts accessible from the server. This can be used to scan internal networks, access cloud metadata endpoints (e.g., AWS IAM credentials), and enumerate services. Additionally, error responses may leak sensitive information such as exception messages and stack traces, further aiding an attacker in reconnaissance or exploitation. The vulnerability compromises confidentiality, integrity, and availability as indicated by the CVSS vector.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix is currently confirmed. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, it is recommended to disable ActivityPub on all forms if not required, or restrict access to the vulnerable endpoint via network controls. Avoid exposing the /api/forms/{formId}/actor/inbox route publicly if possible. Monitor vendor communications for updates and apply official patches once released.
YesWiki has Unauthenticated Server-Side Request Forgery via ActivityPub `Signature.keyId` (CVE-2026-52769)
Description
YesWiki versions 4.6.2 through 4.6.5 contain an unauthenticated server-side request forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in the ActivityPub feature. The vulnerability arises because the HTTP Signature verification process makes an outbound HTTP GET request to the URL specified in the Signature header's keyId parameter without any validation or cryptographic verification. This allows an attacker to force the server to make arbitrary HTTP requests to internal or external resources, potentially exposing sensitive information such as cloud metadata or internal services. The vulnerable endpoint is publicly accessible and requires only that ActivityPub be enabled on a form.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.3high
Affected software
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability exists in YesWiki's tools/bazar/services/HttpSignatureService.php within the verifySignature() method, which is called by the /api/forms/{formId}/actor/inbox route. The method parses the HTTP Signature header and immediately issues an HTTP GET request to the keyId URL before performing any signature verification or validation. Because the route is publicly accessible and the attacker controls the keyId URL, this leads to an unauthenticated SSRF allowing arbitrary outbound HTTP requests. The server's response may leak exception details including the requested URL, enabling information disclosure. The vulnerability requires ActivityPub to be enabled on the targeted form and affects versions >=4.6.2 and <4.6.6.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit this SSRF to make the YesWiki server perform arbitrary HTTP GET requests to internal or external hosts accessible from the server. This can be used to scan internal networks, access cloud metadata endpoints (e.g., AWS IAM credentials), and enumerate services. Additionally, error responses may leak sensitive information such as exception messages and stack traces, further aiding an attacker in reconnaissance or exploitation. The vulnerability compromises confidentiality, integrity, and availability as indicated by the CVSS vector.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix is currently confirmed. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, it is recommended to disable ActivityPub on all forms if not required, or restrict access to the vulnerable endpoint via network controls. Avoid exposing the /api/forms/{formId}/actor/inbox route publicly if possible. Monitor vendor communications for updates and apply official patches once released.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-vw42-752g-5mrp
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-52769"]
- Ecosystems
- ["Packagist"]
- Database Specific Severity
- HIGH
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
Threat ID: 6a50ba7468715ace43580344
Added to database: 07/10/2026, 09:25:08 UTC
Last enriched: 07/10/2026, 09:56:04 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 12:27:30 UTC
Views: 27
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