CVE-2023-45289: Incorrect forwarding of sensitive headers and cookies on HTTP redirect in net/http

Published Mar 5, 2024
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Updated

Incorrect forwarding of sensitive headers and cookies on HTTP redirect in net/http

Other sources

When following an HTTP redirect to a domain which is not a subdomain match or exact match of the initial domain, an http.Client does not forward sensitive headers such as "Authorization" or "Cookie". For example, a redirect from foo.com to

IBM

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
debian/golang-1.15<=1.15.15-1~deb11u4
debian/golang-1.19<=1.19.8-2
IBM Concert Software<=1.0.0-1.1.0
redhat/go<1.21.8
1.21.8
redhat/go<1.22.1
1.22.1
Microsoft cbl2 golang 1.17.13-2
Microsoft cbl2 golang 1.21.6-1
Microsoft cbl2 golang 1.18.8-7

Event History

Mar 5, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:22 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:22 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Mar 6, 2024
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·01:53 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jul 9, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·03:35 PM
Description
Sep 15, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·03:43 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Sep 4, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:09 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:09 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:09 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:09 AM
SeverityAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:09 AM
Description
Sep 8, 2025
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-45289?

CVE-2023-45289 is classified as a medium-severity vulnerability due to its potential for information disclosure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-45289?

To mitigate CVE-2023-45289, upgrade your Go package to version 1.21.8, 1.22.1, or 1.22.11-1 depending on your distribution.

3

What types of software are affected by CVE-2023-45289?

CVE-2023-45289 affects multiple Go package versions and IBM's Concert Software up to version 1.0.2.1.

4

What kind of attack can exploit CVE-2023-45289?

CVE-2023-45289 can be exploited by a remote attacker sending specially crafted HTTP requests to gain sensitive information.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2023-45289 if I cannot upgrade?

Currently, there is no known workaround for CVE-2023-45289, and upgrading is strongly advised.

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