ID:11619 - Exploit for Input validation error in proxy and httpproxy - CVE-2025-22870

 
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ID:11619 - Exploit for Input validation error in proxy and httpproxy - CVE-2025-22870

Published: June 13, 2025


Vulnerability identifier: #VU106253
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-22870
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
proxy
httpproxy

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to alter application's behavior.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of an IPv6 zone ID as a hostname component, when matching hosts against proxy patterns. For instance the NO_PROXY environment variable is set to "*.example.com", a request to "[::1%25.example.com]:80` will incorrectly match and not be proxied. A remote attacker can alter application behavior and potentially  gain access to sensitive information or functionality.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.