CVE-2021-31879
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 1.10%
Last modified
CVE-2021-31879 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. GNU Wget through 1.21.1 does not omit the Authorization header upon a redirect to a different origin, a related issue to CVE-2018-1000007.. EPSS estimates a 1.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
GNU Wget through 1.21.1 does not omit the Authorization header upon a redirect to a different origin, a related issue to CVE-2018-1000007.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Wget | <= 1.21.1 |
| Broadcom | Brocade Fabric Operating System Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | Cloud Backup | All versions |
| Netapp | Ontap Select Deploy Administration Utility | All versions |
| Netapp | A250 Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | 500f Firmware | All versions |
References
- https://mail.gnu.org/archive/html/bug-wget/2021-02/msg00002.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210618-0002/Third Party Advisory
- https://mail.gnu.org/archive/html/bug-wget/2021-02/msg00002.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210618-0002/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-31879?
GNU Wget through 1.21.1 does not omit the Authorization header upon a redirect to a different origin, a related issue to CVE-2018-1000007.
How severe is CVE-2021-31879?
CVE-2021-31879 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-31879?
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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