CVE-2022-0536: Improper Removal of Sensitive Information Before Storage or Transfer in follow-redirects/follow-redirects
First published: Wed Feb 09 2022(Updated: )
A flaw was found in the follow-redirects package. This flaw allows the exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor due to the usage of insecure HTTP protocol. This issue happens with an Authorization header leak from the same hostname, https-http, and requires a Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) attack.
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| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Follow-redirects Project Follow-redirects | <1.14.8 | |
| npm/follow-redirects | <1.14.8 | 1.14.8 |
| redhat/follow-redirects | <1.14.8 | 1.14.8 |
| IBM Cognos Controller | <=11.0.0 - 11.0.1 |
Remedy
https://github.com/follow-redirects/follow-redirects/commit/62e546a99c07c3ee5e4e0718c84a6ca127c5c445
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/follow-redirects/follow-redirects/commit/62e546a99c07c3ee5e4e0718c84a6ca127c5c445
- https://huntr.dev/bounties/7cf2bf90-52da-4d59-8028-a73b132de0db
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-0536
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-pw2r-vq6v-hr8c (Advisory)
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2022-0536 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-0536
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2053259
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2022:1739
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2022:1083
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2022:1715
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2022:5392
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2022:5483
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2022:6156
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2022:6835
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2022-0536
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2062721
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2062722
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2062723
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2062724
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2062725
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2062720
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2062726
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2062727
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2062728
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2062729
- https://github.com/openshift-assisted/assisted-ui/blob/master/yarn.lock
- https://github.com/RedHatInsights/compliance-frontend/blob/master/package-lock.json
- https://gitlab.cee.redhat.com/service/uhc-portal/blob/master/yarn.lock
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2022:1476
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2022:1681
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2022:7055
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7177220 (Advisory)
Parent vulnerabilities
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-0536?
CVE-2022-0536 is a vulnerability that allows the exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor due to the usage of insecure HTTP protocol.
How does CVE-2022-0536 happen?
CVE-2022-0536 happens when there is an Authorization header leak from the same hostname, https-http, and requires a Man-in-the-Middle attack.
What software is affected by CVE-2022-0536?
The follow-redirects package prior to version 1.14.8 is affected by CVE-2022-0536.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-0536?
The severity of CVE-2022-0536 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.9.
How do I fix CVE-2022-0536?
To fix CVE-2022-0536, upgrade the follow-redirects package to version 1.14.8 or later.
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