Fedora 37 update for python-requests



| Updated: 2024-06-28
Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2023-32681
CWE-ID CWE-200
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available.
Vulnerable software
 Fedora
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

python-requests
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor Fedoraproject

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Information disclosure

EUVDB-ID: #VU77164

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-32681

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to requests has been leaking Proxy-Authorization headers to destination servers when redirected to an HTTPS endpoint. A remote attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's repository.

Vulnerable software versions

Fedora: 37

python-requests: before 2.28.1-3.fc37

CPE2.3 External links

https://bodhi.fedoraproject.org/updates/FEDORA-2023-078e257f1c


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.



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