CVE-2020-7611
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.80%
Last modified
CVE-2020-7611 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. All versions of io.micronaut:micronaut-http-client before 1.2.11 and all versions from 1.3.0 before 1.3.2 are vulnerable to HTTP Request Header Injection due to not validating request headers passed to the client.. EPSS estimates a 1.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
All versions of io.micronaut:micronaut-http-client before 1.2.11 and all versions from 1.3.0 before 1.3.2 are vulnerable to HTTP Request Header Injection due to not validating request headers passed to the client.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Objectcomputing | Micronaut | < 1.2.11 |
| Objectcomputing | Micronaut | >= 1.3.0, < 1.3.2 |
References
- https://github.com/micronaut-projects/micronaut-core/security/advisories/GHSA-694p-xrhg-x3wmExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JAVA-IOMICRONAUT-561342Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/micronaut-projects/micronaut-core/security/advisories/GHSA-694p-xrhg-x3wmExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JAVA-IOMICRONAUT-561342Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-7611?
All versions of io.micronaut:micronaut-http-client before 1.2.11 and all versions from 1.3.0 before 1.3.2 are vulnerable to HTTP Request Header Injection due to not validating request headers passed to the client.
How severe is CVE-2020-7611?
CVE-2020-7611 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7611?
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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