#VU85884 Inconsistent interpretation of HTTP requests in aiohttp - CVE-2024-23829

Vulnerability identifier: #VU85884

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 5.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-23829

CWE-ID: CWE-444

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
aiohttp
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: aio-libs

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform 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.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

aiohttp: 3.9.1

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External links
https://github.com/aio-libs/aiohttp/security/advisories/GHSA-8qpw-xqxj-h4r2
https://github.com/aio-libs/aiohttp/pull/8074
https://github.com/aio-libs/aiohttp/commit/33ccdfb0a12690af5bb49bda2319ec0907fa7827

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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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.