Vulnerability Description
Tornado before 6.3.3 contains an HTTP request smuggling vulnerability due to improper parsing of Content-Length headers accepting non-standard characters. Attackers can send crafted HTTP requests with these characters to bypass proxy validation and smuggle requests when deployed behind certain proxies.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/tornadoweb/tornado/security/advisories/GHSA-qppv-j76h-2rpx
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/tornado-before-6.3.3-http-request-smuggling
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-54397?
CVE-2023-54397 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Tornado before 6.3.3 contains an HTTP request smuggling vulnerability due to improper parsing of Content-Length headers accepting non-standard characters. Attackers can send crafted HTTP requests with...
How severe is CVE-2023-54397?
CVE-2023-54397 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-2023-54397?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.