Vulnerability Description
Apache HttpClient 4.x before 4.1.1 in Apache HttpComponents, when used with an authenticating proxy server, sends the Proxy-Authorization header to the origin server, which allows remote web servers to obtain sensitive information by logging this header.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Httpclient | 4.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-June/061440.html
- http://marc.info/?l=httpclient-users&m=129853896315461&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=httpclient-users&m=129856318011586&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=httpclient-users&m=129857589129183&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=httpclient-users&m=129858274406594&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=httpclient-users&m=129858299106950&w=2
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/04/07/7
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/04/08/1
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/8298
- http://www.apache.org/dist/httpcomponents/httpclient/RELEASE_NOTES-4.1.x.txt
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/153049US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46974
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=709531
- https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/HTTPCLIENT-1061
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-June/061440.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-1498?
CVE-2011-1498 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Apache HttpClient 4.x before 4.1.1 in Apache HttpComponents, when used with an authenticating proxy server, sends the Proxy-Authorization header to the origin server, which allows remote web servers t...
How severe is CVE-2011-1498?
CVE-2011-1498 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-1498?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Httpclient.