CVE-2020-11724
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 2.60%
Last modified
CVE-2020-11724 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in OpenResty before 1.15.8.4. ngx_http_lua_subrequest.c allows HTTP request smuggling, as demonstrated by the ngx.location.capture API.. EPSS estimates a 2.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in OpenResty before 1.15.8.4. ngx_http_lua_subrequest.c allows HTTP request smuggling, as demonstrated by the ngx.location.capture API.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openresty | Openresty | < 1.15.8.4 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
References
- https://github.com/openresty/lua-nginx-module/commit/9ab38e8ee35fc08a57636b1b6190dca70b0076faPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/07/msg00014.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210129-0002/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4750Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/openresty/lua-nginx-module/commit/9ab38e8ee35fc08a57636b1b6190dca70b0076faPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/07/msg00014.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210129-0002/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4750Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-11724?
An issue was discovered in OpenResty before 1.15.8.4. ngx_http_lua_subrequest.c allows HTTP request smuggling, as demonstrated by the ngx.location.capture API.
How severe is CVE-2020-11724?
CVE-2020-11724 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-11724?
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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