#VU61471 Information disclosure in node-fetch


Published: 2022-03-20

Vulnerability identifier: #VU61471

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-2022-0235

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
node-fetch
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: Nicehop

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to the application follows the "Location" HTTP header redirect and passes authorization cookie to a third-party resource. A remote attacker can gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

node-fetch: 3.0.0 - 3.1.0


External links
http://huntr.dev/bounties/d26ab655-38d6-48b3-be15-f9ad6b6ae6f7
http://github.com/node-fetch/node-fetch/commit/36e47e8a6406185921e4985dcbeff140d73eaa10


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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