medium
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CVE-2023-45289: Incorrect forwarding of sensitive headers and cookies on HTTP redirect in net/http

First published: Tue Mar 05 2024(Updated: )

Golang Go could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by a flaw when following an HTTP redirect to a domain which is not a subdomain match or exact match of the initial domain. By sending a specially crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive headers information, and use this information to launch further attacks against the affected system.

Credit: security@golang.org security@golang.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
redhat/go<1.21.8
1.21.8
redhat/go<1.22.1
1.22.1
debian/golang-1.15<=1.15.15-1~deb11u4
debian/golang-1.19<=1.19.8-2
debian/golang-1.22
1.22.12-3
IBM Rational Team Concert<=1.0.0, 1.0.1, 1.0.2, 1.0.2.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-45289?

    CVE-2023-45289 is classified as a medium-severity vulnerability due to its potential for information disclosure.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-45289?

    To mitigate CVE-2023-45289, upgrade your Go package to version 1.21.8, 1.22.1, or 1.22.11-1 depending on your distribution.

  • What types of software are affected by CVE-2023-45289?

    CVE-2023-45289 affects multiple Go package versions and IBM's Concert Software up to version 1.0.2.1.

  • What kind of attack can exploit CVE-2023-45289?

    CVE-2023-45289 can be exploited by a remote attacker sending specially crafted HTTP requests to gain sensitive information.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2023-45289 if I cannot upgrade?

    Currently, there is no known workaround for CVE-2023-45289, and upgrading is strongly advised.

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