Inconsistent interpretation of HTTP requests in IBM DataPower Gateway - CVE-2021-38944
Published: May 26, 2022 / Updated: May 26, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU63714
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4: 4.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-38944
CWE-ID: CWE-444
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform 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.
Affected software
IBM DataPower Gateway
How to mitigate CVE-2021-38944
Install updates from vendor's website.
IBM DataPower Gateway - addressed in versions 10.0.1.6, 10.0.4.0