CVE-2024-28849: Proxy-Authorization header kept across hosts in follow-redirects
follow-redirects is an open source, drop-in replacement for Node's `http` and `https` modules that automatically follows redirects. In affected versions follow-redirects only clears authorization header during cross-domain redirect, but keep the proxy-authentication header which contains credentials too. This vulnerability may lead to credentials leak, but has been addressed in version 1.15.6. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.
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What is the severity of CVE-2024-28849?
CVE-2024-28849 has been classified with a medium severity level due to its potential impact on security regarding unauthorized access.
How do I fix CVE-2024-28849?
To remediate CVE-2024-28849, upgrade the follow-redirects package to version 1.15.6 or higher.
What versions are affected by CVE-2024-28849?
CVE-2024-28849 affects versions of the follow-redirects package up to 1.15.5 inclusive.
What systems are impacted by CVE-2024-28849?
CVE-2024-28849 impacts applications using the follow-redirects package, including IBM Cognos Dashboards on Cloud Pak for Data versions up to 5.0.0.
Is CVE-2024-28849 remotely exploitable?
Yes, CVE-2024-28849 can be remotely exploited due to the handling of authorization headers during cross-domain redirects.