Input validation error in url-parse



Published: 2020-02-04 | Updated: 2023-03-29
Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2020-8124
CWE-ID CWE-20
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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url-parse
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Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU74174

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-8124

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted input to the application and bypass security checks.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

url-parse: 0.0.4 - 1.4.4

External links

http://hackerone.com/reports/496293


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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