high
7.4
CWE
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CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2020-8287: XSS

First published: Mon Jan 04 2021(Updated: )

A flaw was found in nodejs. Affected versions of Node.js allow two copies of a header field in an HTTP request. The first header field is recognized while the second is ignored leading to HTTP request smuggling. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to data confidentiality and integrity.

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Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
redhat/rh-nodejs14-nodejs<0:14.15.4-2.el7
0:14.15.4-2.el7
redhat/rh-nodejs12-nodejs<0:12.20.1-1.el7
0:12.20.1-1.el7
redhat/rh-nodejs12-nodejs-nodemon<0:2.0.3-1.el7
0:2.0.3-1.el7
redhat/rh-nodejs10-nodejs<0:10.23.1-2.el7
0:10.23.1-2.el7
Nodejs Node.js>=10.0.0<10.23.1
Nodejs Node.js>=12.0.0<12.20.1
Nodejs Node.js>=14.0.0<14.15.4
Nodejs Node.js>=15.0.0<15.5.1
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
Fedoraproject Fedora=32
Fedoraproject Fedora=33
Oracle GraalVM=19.3.4
Oracle GraalVM=20.3.0
Siemens Sinec Infrastructure Network Services<1.0.1.1
redhat/node<10.23.1
10.23.1
redhat/node<12.20.1
12.20.1
redhat/node<14.15.4
14.15.4
redhat/node<15.5.1
15.5.1
IBM Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S)<=1.6.0.1
IBM Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S)<=1.6.0.0
IBM Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S)<=1.5.0.1
IBM Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S)<=1.5.0.0
IBM Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S)<=1.4.0.0
debian/http-parser
2.9.4-4+deb11u1
2.9.4-5
2.9.4-6
debian/nodejs
12.22.12~dfsg-1~deb11u4
12.22.12~dfsg-1~deb11u5
18.19.0+dfsg-6~deb12u2
18.19.0+dfsg-6~deb12u1
20.17.0+dfsg-2

Remedy

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-389290.pdf

Remedy

https://nodejs.org/en/blog/vulnerability/january-2021-security-releases/

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID for this Node.js vulnerability?

    The vulnerability ID for this Node.js vulnerability is CVE-2020-8287.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-8287?

    The severity of CVE-2020-8287 is medium.

  • How does CVE-2020-8287 affect Node.js?

    CVE-2020-8287 allows two copies of a header field in an HTTP request, leading to HTTP request smuggling and posing a threat to data confidentiality and integrity.

  • Which versions of Node.js are affected by CVE-2020-8287?

    Node.js versions before 10.23.1, 12.20.1, 14.15.4, and 15.5.1 are affected by CVE-2020-8287.

  • How can I fix CVE-2020-8287?

    To fix CVE-2020-8287, upgrade to Node.js versions 10.23.1, 12.20.1, 14.15.4, or 15.5.1.

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