Vulnerability Description
Http-signature is a "Reference implementation of Joyent's HTTP Signature Scheme". In versions <=0.9.11, http-signature signs only the header values, but not the header names. This makes http-signature vulnerable to header forgery. Thus, if an attacker can intercept a request, he can swap header names and change the meaning of the request without changing the signature.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Joyent | Http-Signature | <= 0.9.11 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/joyent/node-http-signature/issues/10PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/318Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/joyent/node-http-signature/issues/10PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/318Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-16005?
CVE-2017-16005 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Http-signature is a "Reference implementation of Joyent's HTTP Signature Scheme". In versions <=0.9.11, http-signature signs only the header values, but not the header names. This makes http-signature...
How severe is CVE-2017-16005?
CVE-2017-16005 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-16005?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Joyent Http-Signature.