HTTP request smuggling in Node.js - CVE-2020-8287
Published: January 4, 2021 / Updated: January 5, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU49253
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4.0: 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-2020-8287
CWE-ID: CWE-444
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vendor: Node.js Foundation
Affected software:
Node.js
Node.js
Detailed 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.
How to mitigate CVE-2020-8287
Install updates from vendor's website.