ID:7553 - Exploit for Inconsistent interpretation of HTTP requests in WEBrick and Ruby - CVE-2020-25613

 
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ID:7553 - Exploit for Inconsistent interpretation of HTTP requests in WEBrick and Ruby - CVE-2020-25613

Published: March 30, 2022


Vulnerability identifier: #VU47333
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-25613
CWE-ID: CWE-444
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
WEBrick
Ruby

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to preform HTTP request smuggling attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to improper validation of HTTP requests. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request to the server and smuggle arbitrary HTTP headers.

Successful exploitation of vulnerability may allow an attacker to poison HTTP cache and perform phishing attacks.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.