#VU86709 Information disclosure in undici - CVE-2024-24758

Vulnerability identifier: #VU86709

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-24758

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 does not clear the Proxy-Authentication HTTP header when handling cross-origin redirects. A remote attacker can gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

undici: 5.0.0 - 6.6.0

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External links
https://github.com/nodejs/undici/security/advisories/GHSA-3787-6prv-h9w3
https://github.com/nodejs/undici/commit/b9da3e40f1f096a06b4caedbb27c2568730434ef

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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.