CVE-2021-31879: Medium severity wget vulnerability

Published Apr 29, 2021
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Updated

GNU Wget through 1.21.1 does not omit the Authorization header upon a redirect to a different origin, a related issue to CVE-2018-1000007.

Affected Software

8 affected components
GNU Wget<=1.21.1
Broadcom Brocade Fabric Operating System Firmware
NetApp Cloud Backup
NetApp ONTAP Select Deploy administration utility
NetApp A250 Firmware
NetApp A250
NetApp 500f Firmware
NetApp 500f

Event History

Apr 29, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:03 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:03 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-31879?

CVE-2021-31879 is a vulnerability in GNU Wget through 1.21.1 that does not omit the Authorization header upon a redirect to a different origin.

2

How severe is CVE-2021-31879?

CVE-2021-31879 has a severity rating of medium with a CVSS score of 6.1.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2021-31879?

GNU Wget through 1.21.1, Broadcom Brocade Fabric Operating System Firmware, Netapp Cloud Backup, NetApp ONTAP Select Deploy administration utility, Netapp A250 Firmware, and Netapp 500f Firmware are affected by CVE-2021-31879.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-31879?

Update GNU Wget to version 1.21.2 or later to fix CVE-2021-31879.

5

Are there any references available for CVE-2021-31879?

Yes, you can find references for CVE-2021-31879 at the following links: [Reference 1](https://mail.gnu.org/archive/html/bug-wget/2021-02/msg00002.html) and [Reference 2](https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210618-0002/).

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