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CVE-2023-26159

7.3 · HIGH

Versions of the package follow-redirects before 1.15.4 are vulnerable to Improper Input Validation due to the improper handling of URLs by the url.parse() function.

Published Jan 2, 2024CWE-20EPSS 0.80%

Overview

CVE-2023-26159 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 2, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Versions of the package follow-redirects before 1.15.4 are vulnerable to Improper Input Validation due to the improper handling of URLs by the url.parse() function. When new URL() throws an error, it can be manipulated to misinterpret the hostname. An attacker could exploit this weakness to redirect traffic to a malicious site, potentially leading to information disclosure, phishing attacks, or other security breaches.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

GitHubgithub.com/follow-redirects/follow-redirects/issues/235GitHubgithub.com/follow-redirects/follow-redirects/pull/236Reflists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/ZZ425BFKNBQ6AK7I5SAM56TWON5OF2XM/Refsecurity.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-FOLLOWREDIRECTS-6141137GitHubgithub.com/follow-redirects/follow-redirects/issues/235GitHubgithub.com/follow-redirects/follow-redirects/pull/236Reflists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/ZZ425BFKNBQ6AK7I5SAM56TWON5OF2XM/Refsecurity.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20241108-0002/Refsecurity.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-FOLLOWREDIRECTS-6141137

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-26159?

CVE-2023-26159 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 2, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-26159?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-26159?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2023-26159?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2023-26159 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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