CVE-2023-51701

@fastify-reply-from JSON Content-Type parsing confusion

Description

fastify-reply-from is a Fastify plugin to forward the current HTTP request to another server. A reverse proxy server built with `@fastify/reply-from` could misinterpret the incoming body by passing an header `ContentType: application/json ; charset=utf-8`. This can lead to bypass of security checks. This vulnerability has been patched in '@fastify/reply-from` version 9.6.0.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.23%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: fastify fastify-reply-from
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-51701?
CVE-2023-51701 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-51701?
To fix CVE-2023-51701, 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-2023-51701 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-51701 is being actively exploited. 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-2023-51701?
CVE-2023-51701 affects fastify fastify-reply-from.
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