CVE-2018-3774: SSRF

Published Jul 30, 2018
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Updated

A flaw was found in nodejs-url-parse. The wrong hostname can be returned, due to incorrect parsing, which can lead to a variety of vulnerabilities. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to data confidentiality and integrity as well as system availability.

Other sources

Incorrect parsing in url-parse <1.4.3 returns wrong hostname which leads to multiple vulnerabilities such as SSRF, Open Redirect, Bypass Authentication Protocol.

Versions of url-parse before 1.4.3 returns the wrong hostname which could lead to Open Redirect, Server Side Request Forgery (SSRF), or Bypass Authentication Protocol vulnerabilities.

Recommendation

Update to version 1.4.3 or later.

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
npm/url-parse<1.4.3
1.4.3
redhat/nodejs-url-parse<1.4.3
1.4.3
Url-parse Project Url-parse<1.4.3

Event History

Jul 30, 2018
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Aug 12, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Aug 13, 2018
Advisory Published
03:02 PM

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-3774?

CVE-2018-3774 is a vulnerability in nodejs-url-parse that can return the wrong hostname due to incorrect parsing.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2018-3774?

The severity of CVE-2018-3774 is critical with a severity value of 10.

3

How does CVE-2018-3774 impact data confidentiality and integrity?

CVE-2018-3774 can potentially compromise data confidentiality and integrity.

4

How can CVE-2018-3774 be fixed?

To fix CVE-2018-3774, update the affected software to version 1.4.3.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-3774?

You can find more information about CVE-2018-3774 from the CVE website and the NVD website.

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