#VU59233 Inconsistent interpretation of HTTP requests in llhttp - CVE-2021-22959
Published: January 5, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU59233
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-22959
CWE-ID: CWE-444
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
llhttp
llhttp
Software vendor:
Node.js Foundation
Node.js Foundation
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to preform HTTP request smuggling attacks.
The vulnerability exists due to improper validation of HTTP requests, where the application accepts requests with a space right after the header name before the colon. 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.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.