Information disclosure in actions http-client



Published: 2020-05-05
Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2020-11021
CWE-ID CWE-200
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available.
Vulnerable software
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Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Information disclosure

EUVDB-ID: #VU27521

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-11021

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Information Exposure

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to Actions Http-Client can disclose Authorization headers to incorrect domain in certain redirect scenarios. A remote attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

http-client: 1.0.0 - 1.0.7

CPE2.3 External links

http://github.com/actions/http-client/commit/f6aae3dda4f4c9dc0b49737b36007330f78fd53a
http://github.com/actions/http-client/pull/27
http://github.com/actions/http-client/security/advisories/GHSA-9w6v-m7wp-jwg4

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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.



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