#VU67937 Information disclosure in parse-url - CVE-2022-0722

Vulnerability identifier: #VU67937

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 0.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-0722

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
parse-url
Web applications / JS libraries

Vendor: IonicaBizau

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the application. A remote attacker can gain unauthorized access to cookies from another domain.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

parse-url: 3.0.0 - 6.0.5

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External links
http://github.com/ionicabizau/parse-url/commit/21c72ab9412228eea753e2abc48f8962707b1fe3
http://huntr.dev/bounties/2490ef6d-5577-4714-a4dd-9608251b4226

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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.