Improper input validation in HTTPie



Published: 2019-09-04
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2019-10751
CWE-ID CWE-20
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		HTTPie
Universal components / Libraries / Libraries used by multiple products

Vendor Jakub Roztocil

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU20851

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-10751

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to create arbitrary files on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to HTTPie utility does not properly processes URL redirects. A remote attacker can create arbitrary files with arbitrary content in the current directory.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

HTTPie: 0.1.4 - 1.0.2

CPE2.3 External links

http://github.com/jakubroztocil/httpie/releases/tag/1.0.3


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.



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