CVE-2020-28483: HTTP Response Splitting

Published Jan 20, 2021
·
Updated

Gin-Gonic Gin Web Framework is vulnerable to HTTP response splitting attacks. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to inject arbitrary HTTP headers and cause the server to return a split response, once the URL is clicked. This would allow the attacker to perform further attacks, such as Web cache poisoning or cross-site scripting, and possibly obtain sensitive information.

Other sources

This affects all versions of package github.com/gin-gonic/gin. When gin is exposed directly to the internet, a client's IP can be spoofed by setting the X-Forwarded-For header.

MITRE

When gin is exposed directly to the internet, a client's IP can be spoofed by setting the X-Forwarded-For header. This affects all versions of package github.com/gin-gonic/gin under 1.7.7.

GitHub

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
go/github.com/gin-gonic/gin<1.7.7
1.7.7
gin-gonic gin<1.7.0
IBM Planning Analytics Local - IBM Planning Analytics Workspace<=2.1
IBM Planning Analytics Local - IBM Planning Analytics Workspace<=2.0

Event History

Jan 20, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:46 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:46 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Jun 23, 2021
Advisory Published
via GitHub·05:53 PM

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-28483?

CVE-2020-28483 is a vulnerability in package github.com/gin-gonic/gin that allows a client's IP to be spoofed by setting the X-Forwarded-For header.

2

How does CVE-2020-28483 affect package github.com/gin-gonic/gin?

CVE-2020-28483 affects all versions of package github.com/gin-gonic/gin under 1.7.7.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-28483?

CVE-2020-28483 has a severity rating of 7.1 (high).

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-28483?

To fix CVE-2020-28483, upgrade package github.com/gin-gonic/gin to version 1.7.7 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-28483?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-28483 at the following references: [NVD](https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-28483), [GitHub Pull Request](https://github.com/gin-gonic/gin/pull/2632), [GitHub Commit](https://github.com/gin-gonic/gin/commit/bfc8ca285eb46dad60e037d57c545cd260636711).

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203