#VU74224 Inconsistent interpretation of HTTP requests in HAProxy - CVE-2023-25950
Published: March 31, 2023 / Updated: April 5, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU74224
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-25950
CWE-ID: CWE-444
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
HAProxy
HAProxy
Software vendor:
HAProxy
HAProxy
Description
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.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.