CVE-2017-7559

Description

In Undertow 2.x before 2.0.0.Alpha2, 1.4.x before 1.4.17.Final, and 1.3.x before 1.3.31.Final, it was found that the fix for CVE-2017-2666 was incomplete and invalid characters are still allowed in the query string and path parameters. This could be exploited, in conjunction with a proxy that also permitted the invalid characters but with a different interpretation, to inject data into the HTTP response. By manipulating the HTTP response the attacker could poison a web-cache, perform an XSS attack, or obtain sensitive information from requests other than their own.

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.13% Top 25%
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Affected: Red Hat, Inc. undertow
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-7559?
CVE-2017-7559 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-7559?
To fix CVE-2017-7559, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-7559 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-7559 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-7559?
CVE-2017-7559 affects Red Hat, Inc. undertow.
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