CVE-2025-46421
Apache Libsoup HTTP Authorization Header Exposure Vulnerability
Description
A flaw was found in libsoup. When libsoup clients encounter an HTTP redirect, they mistakenly send the HTTP Authorization header to the new host that the redirection points to. This allows the new host to impersonate the user to the original host that issued the redirect.
INFO
Published Date :
April 24, 2025, 1:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
April 24, 2025, 1:15 p.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
Yes !
Impact Score :
5.2
Exploitability Score :
1.6
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| URL | Resource |
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| https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2025-46421 | |
| https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2361962 |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Apr. 24, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A flaw was found in libsoup. When libsoup clients encounter an HTTP redirect, they mistakenly send the HTTP Authorization header to the new host that the redirection points to. This allows the new host to impersonate the user to the original host that issued the redirect. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N Added CWE CWE-497 Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2025-46421 Added Reference https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2361962
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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