Vulnerability identifier: #VU88177

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-2024-30260

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
undici
Server applications / File servers (FTP/HTTP)

Vendor: Node.js

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to the application clears Authorization and Proxy-Authorization headers during cross-origin redirects for the fetch() method, however does not clear them for the undici.request() method, which can leak sensitive information to an unauthorized party.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

undici: 5.0.0 - 6.11.0

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External links
http://github.com/nodejs/undici/security/advisories/GHSA-m4v8-wqvr-p9f7
http://github.com/nodejs/undici/commit/64e3402da4e032e68de46acb52800c9a06aaea3f
http://github.com/nodejs/undici/commit/6805746680d27a5369d7fb67bc05f95a28247d75

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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.