Vulnerability identifier: #VU67255

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-0691

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 - 1.5.8

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External links
http://github.com/unshiftio/url-parse/commit/0e3fb542d60ddbf6933f22eb9b1e06e25eaa5b63
http://huntr.dev/bounties/57124ed5-4b68-4934-8325-2c546257f2e4
http://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220325-0006/

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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.