CVE-2022-24723

Public Exploit
Improper Input Validation in URI.js

Description

URI.js is a Javascript URL mutation library. Before version 1.19.9, whitespace characters are not removed from the beginning of the protocol, so URLs are not parsed properly. This issue has been patched in version 1.19.9. Removing leading whitespace from values before passing them to URI.parse can be used as a workaround.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.14%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory huntr.dev
Affected: medialize URI.js
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/medialize/URI.js/security/advisories/GHSA-gmv4-r438-p67f mitigation third party advisory
https://github.com/medialize/uri.js/commit/86d10523a6f6e8dc4300d99d671335ee362ad316 third party advisory patch
https://github.com/medialize/URI.js/releases/tag/v1.19.9 third party advisory release notes
https://huntr.dev/bounties/82ef23b8-7025-49c9-b5fc-1bb9885788e5/ patch exploit third party advisory issue tracking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-24723?
CVE-2022-24723 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-24723?
To fix CVE-2022-24723, 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-2022-24723 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-24723 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-24723?
CVE-2022-24723 affects medialize URI.js.
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