#VU66071 Incorrect authorization in cross-fetch


Published: 2022-08-03

Vulnerability identifier: #VU66071

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-1365

CWE-ID: CWE-863

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
cross-fetch
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: Leonardo Quixada

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to exposure of sensitive information due to insecure following of redirects. A remote attacker can force the application to redirect to a malicious website and gain access to authorization cookie.


Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

cross-fetch: 0.0.1 - 3.1.4


External links
http://github.com/lquixada/cross-fetch/commit/a3b3a9481091ddd06b8f83784ba9c4e034dc912a
http://huntr.dev/bounties/ab55dfdd-2a60-437a-a832-e3efe3d264ac


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.


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