CVE-2018-12116

Description

Node.js: All versions prior to Node.js 6.15.0 and 8.14.0: 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.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.71% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory gentoo.org Vendor Advisory nodejs.org
Affected: The Node.js Project Node.js
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://nodejs.org/en/blog/vulnerability/november-2018-security-releases/ patch vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:1821 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202003-48 third party advisory vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-12116?
CVE-2018-12116 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-12116?
To fix CVE-2018-12116, 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-2018-12116 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-12116 is being actively exploited. 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-2018-12116?
CVE-2018-12116 affects The Node.js Project Node.js.
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