CVE-2023-28155

Name: CVE-2023-28155
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-03-16T15:15:11.107+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.72%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-28155 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The Request package through 2.88.1 for Node.js allows a bypass of SSRF mitigations via an attacker-controller server that does a cross-protocol redirect (HTTP to HTTPS, or HTTPS to HTTP). NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.. EPSS estimates a 0.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Request package through 2.88.1 for Node.js allows a bypass of SSRF mitigations via an attacker-controller server that does a cross-protocol redirect (HTTP to HTTPS, or HTTPS to HTTP). NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.72%

49.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-918

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Request Project	Request	<= 2.88.1

References

https://doyensec.com/resources/Doyensec_Advisory_RequestSSRF_Q12023.pdfExploit, Patch, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/request/request/issues/3442Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Technical Description, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/request/request/pull/3444Patch
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230413-0007/
https://doyensec.com/resources/Doyensec_Advisory_RequestSSRF_Q12023.pdfExploit, Patch, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/request/request/issues/3442Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Technical Description, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/request/request/pull/3444Patch
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230413-0007/

Timeline

Published: Mar 16, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-28155?

How severe is CVE-2023-28155?

CVE-2023-28155 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-28155?

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