8.8
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CVE-2022-0512: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in unshiftio/url-parse

First published: Fri Jan 07 2022(Updated: )

An authorization bypass vulnerability was found in nodes-url-parse. This flaw allows a remote attacker with a basic user account to evade hostname verification by inserting the at symbol "@" at the end of the password field. This issue can allow entry to systems designed to block remote access and may not have additional defenses.

Credit: security@huntr.dev

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Url-parse Project Url-parse<1.5.6
IBM Data Virtualization on Cloud Pak for Data<=3.0
IBM Watson Query with Cloud Pak for Data as a Service<=2.2
IBM Watson Query with Cloud Pak for Data as a Service<=2.1
IBM Watson Query with Cloud Pak for Data as a Service<=2.0
IBM Data Virtualization on Cloud Pak for Data<=1.8
IBM Data Virtualization on Cloud Pak for Data<=1.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2022-0512?

    CVE-2022-0512 is an authorization bypass vulnerability found in nodes-url-parse.

  • How does CVE-2022-0512 work?

    CVE-2022-0512 allows a remote attacker with a basic user account to bypass hostname verification by inserting the at symbol "@" at the end of the password field.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-0512?

    CVE-2022-0512 has a severity value of 8.8, which is classified as high.

  • How can I fix CVE-2022-0512?

    To fix CVE-2022-0512, users should update url-parse to version 1.5.6 or higher.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-0512?

    You can find more information about CVE-2022-0512 in the references provided: [link1], [link2], [link3].

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