Vulnerability Description
aiohttp is an asynchronous HTTP client/server framework for asyncio and Python. Improper validation made it possible for an attacker to modify the HTTP request (e.g. to insert a new header) or create a new HTTP request if the attacker controls the HTTP version. The vulnerability only occurs if the attacker can control the HTTP version of the request. This issue has been patched in version 3.9.0.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Aiohttp | Aiohttp | < 3.9.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://gist.github.com/jnovikov/184afb593d9c2114d77f508e0ccd508eExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/aio-libs/aiohttp/commit/1e86b777e61cf4eefc7d92fa57fa19dcc6760
- https://github.com/aio-libs/aiohttp/pull/7835/files
- https://github.com/aio-libs/aiohttp/security/advisories/GHSA-q3qx-c6g2-7pw2ExploitVendor Advisory
- https://gist.github.com/jnovikov/184afb593d9c2114d77f508e0ccd508eExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/aio-libs/aiohttp/commit/1e86b777e61cf4eefc7d92fa57fa19dcc6760
- https://github.com/aio-libs/aiohttp/pull/7835/files
- https://github.com/aio-libs/aiohttp/security/advisories/GHSA-q3qx-c6g2-7pw2ExploitVendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/02/msg00002.html
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-49081?
CVE-2023-49081 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). aiohttp is an asynchronous HTTP client/server framework for asyncio and Python. Improper validation made it possible for an attacker to modify the HTTP request (e.g. to insert a new header) or create ...
How severe is CVE-2023-49081?
CVE-2023-49081 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-49081?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Aiohttp Aiohttp.