CVE-2018-3774

Description

Incorrect parsing in url-parse <1.4.3 returns wrong hostname which leads to multiple vulnerabilities such as SSRF, Open Redirect, Bypass Authentication Protocol.

Categories

10.0
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.99% Top 25%
Vendor Advisory github.com Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: HackerOne url-parse
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/unshiftio/url-parse/commit/d7b582ec1243e8024e60ac0b62d2569c939ef5de vendor advisory
https://hackerone.com/reports/384029 issue tracking third party advisory
https://github.com/unshiftio/url-parse/commit/53b1794e54d0711ceb52505e0f74145270570d5a vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-3774?
CVE-2018-3774 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-3774?
To fix CVE-2018-3774, 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-2018-3774 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-3774 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-2018-3774?
CVE-2018-3774 affects HackerOne url-parse.
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