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CVE-2018-20060

UnknownEPSS 4.49%

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CVE-2018-20060 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. urllib3 before version 1.23 does not remove the Authorization HTTP header when following a cross-origin redirect (i.e., a redirect that differs in host, port, or scheme). This can allow for credentials in the Authorization header to be exposed to unintended hosts or transmitted in cleartext.. EPSS estimates a 4.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

urllib3 before version 1.23 does not remove the Authorization HTTP header when following a cross-origin redirect (i.e., a redirect that differs in host, port, or scheme). This can allow for credentials in the Authorization header to be exposed to unintended hosts or transmitted in cleartext.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
4.49%

90.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
PythonUrllib3< 1.23
FedoraprojectFedora28
FedoraprojectFedora29
FedoraprojectFedora30

References

Timeline

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-20060?
urllib3 before version 1.23 does not remove the Authorization HTTP header when following a cross-origin redirect (i.e., a redirect that differs in host, port, or scheme). This can allow for credentials in the Authorization header to be exposed to unintended hosts or transmitted in cleartext.
How severe is CVE-2018-20060?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-20060 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-20060?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST