CVE-2025-46814: FastAPI Guard Remote Header Injection via X-Forwarded-For Manipulation

Published May 6, 2025
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Updated

FastAPI Guard is a security library for FastAPI that provides middleware to control IPs, log requests, and detect penetration attempts. An HTTP header injection vulnerability has been identified in versions prior to 2.0.0. By manipulating the X-Forwarded-For header, an attacker can potentially inject arbitrary IP addresses into the request. This vulnerability can allow attackers to bypass IP-based access controls, mislead logging systems, and impersonate trusted clients. It is especially impactful when the application relies on the X-Forwarded-For header for IP-based authorization or authentication. Users should upgrade to FastAPI Guard version 2.0.0 to receive a fix.

Affected Software

2 affected components
FastAPI Guard FastAPI Guard<2.0.0
fastapi-guard FastAPI Guard<2.0.0

Event History

May 6, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:55 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:16 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-46814?

CVE-2025-46814 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized access through HTTP header injection.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-46814?

To fix CVE-2025-46814, update FastAPI Guard to version 2.0.0 or later.

3

What versions of FastAPI Guard are affected by CVE-2025-46814?

CVE-2025-46814 affects all versions of FastAPI Guard prior to 2.0.0.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2025-46814?

The impact of CVE-2025-46814 allows attackers to manipulate the X-Forwarded-For header, potentially leading to spoofing of IP addresses.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2025-46814 before applying the fix?

Currently, there are no specific workarounds for CVE-2025-46814 other than upgrading to the patched version.

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