Input validation error in HTTPie CLI - CVE-2019-10751
Published: September 4, 2019
Vulnerability identifier: #VU20851
CSH Severity: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-10751
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
HTTPie CLI
HTTPie CLI
Software vendor:
Jakub Roztocil
Jakub Roztocil
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to create arbitrary files on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to HTTPie utility does not properly processes URL redirects. A remote attacker can create arbitrary files with arbitrary content in the current directory.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.