Authorization bypass in uri.js

1) Authorization bypass through user-controlled key

EUVDB-ID: #VU66815

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-2022-0613

CWE-ID: CWE-639 - Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to the application.

The vulnerability exists due to missing access checks. A remote attacker can manipulate values in the request to gain unauthorized access to the application.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

urijs: 1.0.0 - 1.19.7

External links

http://huntr.dev/bounties/f53d5c42-c108-40b8-917d-9dad51535083
http://github.com/medialize/uri.js/commit/6ea641cc8648b025ed5f30b090c2abd4d1a5249f
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/MXSSATHALUSXXD2KT6UFZAX7EG4GR332/

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.