#VU67251 Authorization bypass through user-controlled key in url-parse - CVE-2022-0512

Vulnerability identifier: #VU67251

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-0512

CWE-ID: CWE-639

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
url-parse
Web applications / Other software

Vendor: unshiftio

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A remote attacker can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain unauthorized access to the application.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

url-parse: 1.5.0 - 1.5.5

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External links
https://huntr.dev/bounties/6d1bc51f-1876-4f5b-a2c2-734e09e8e05b
https://github.com/unshiftio/url-parse/commit/9be7ee88afd2bb04e4d5a1a8da9a389ac13f8c40

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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.