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MEDIUM · 5.9

CVE-2020-5404

The HttpClient from Reactor Netty, versions 0.9.x prior to 0.9.5, and versions 0.8.x prior to 0.8.16, may be used incorrectly, leading to a credentials leak during a redirect to a different domain. In...

Vulnerability Description

The HttpClient from Reactor Netty, versions 0.9.x prior to 0.9.5, and versions 0.8.x prior to 0.8.16, may be used incorrectly, leading to a credentials leak during a redirect to a different domain. In order for this to happen, the HttpClient must have been explicitly configured to follow redirects.

CVSS Score

5.9

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
HIGH
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
LOW
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
PivotalReactor Netty>= 0.8.0, <= 0.8.15

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-522

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-5404?

CVE-2020-5404 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). The HttpClient from Reactor Netty, versions 0.9.x prior to 0.9.5, and versions 0.8.x prior to 0.8.16, may be used incorrectly, leading to a credentials leak during a redirect to a different domain. In...

How severe is CVE-2020-5404?

CVE-2020-5404 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-5404?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pivotal Reactor Netty.