First published: Wed Apr 17 2024(Updated: )
Malformed headers can lead to HTTP request smuggling. Specifically, if a space is placed before a content-length header, it is not interpreted correctly, enabling attackers to smuggle in a second request within the body of the first. This vulnerability affects all users in all active release lines: 18.x, 20.x and, 21.x. <a href="https://nodejs.org/en/blog/vulnerability/april-2024-security-releases">https://nodejs.org/en/blog/vulnerability/april-2024-security-releases</a>
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Node.js | <=21.x |
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REDHAT-BUG-2275392 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its ability to facilitate HTTP request smuggling.
To fix REDHAT-BUG-2275392, update your Node.js version to the latest releases that address this specific vulnerability.
All users of Node.js versions up to 21.x are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2275392.
REDHAT-BUG-2275392 can enable attackers to perform HTTP request smuggling, potentially leading to additional malicious requests being processed.
REDHAT-BUG-2275392 was reported recently, alerting the community to the potential risks associated with malformed headers.