Gotenberg vulnerable to unauthenticated SSRF via default deny-list bypass in downloadFrom and webhook — CVE-2026-42596

Summary

### Summary The default deny-lists used by Gotenberg's `downloadFrom` feature and `webhook` feature are bypassable. Because the filter is regex-based and case-sensitive, an unauthenticated attacker can supply URLs such as `http://[::ffff:127.0.0.1]:...` and reach loopback or private HTTP services that the default deny-list is intended to block. This crosses a real security boundary because an external caller can…

Product

go: github.com/gotenberg/gotenberg/v8

What to do

General, cautious steps (verify details in the official source):

• Prioritize patching or mitigation immediately (treat as actively risky).
• Identify affected product versions in your inventory and verify whether you are impacted.
• Apply vendor patches/updates or recommended mitigations as soon as available.
• Read the official advisory for exact affected versions and remediation steps.

Official advisory

• Read the official source
• CVE Record
• NVD

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