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Node.js 'HTTP' Splitting' Privilege Escalareion Vulnerability-(Windows)
Information
Severity
Severity
Family
Family
CVSSv2 Base
CVSSv2 Base
CVSSv2 Vector
CVSSv2 Vector
Solution Type
Solution Type
Created
Created
Modified
Modified
Summary
The host is installed with Node.js and is prone to privilege escalation vulnerability.
Insight
Insight
The flaw exists in due to an error in HTTP, request splitting. If Node.js can be convinced to use unsanitized user-provided Unicode data for the `path` option of an HTTP request, then data can be provided which will trigger a second, unexpected, and user-defined HTTP request to made to the same server.
Affected Software
Affected Software
Node.js all versions prior to 6.15.0 and 8.14.0 on Windows.
Detection Method
Detection Method
Checks if a vulnerable version is present on the target host.
Solution
Solution
Upgrade to Node.js version 6.15.0, 8.14.0 or later. Please see the references for more information.