CVE-2025-71405
go-chi chi before v5.2.2 Open Redirect via RedirectSlashes
Description
chi versions before v5.2.2 contain an open redirect vulnerability in the RedirectSlashes middleware function that uses the Host header to construct redirect URLs. Attackers can manipulate the Host header to redirect users to arbitrary hosts, enabling phishing attacks and credential theft.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 14, 2026, 12:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 14, 2026, 12:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2025-71405
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the chi library to version 5.2.2 or later.
- Validate and sanitize the Host header input.
- Implement stricter redirect URL validation.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-71405.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/go-chi/chi/security/advisories/GHSA-vrw8-fxc6-2r93 | |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/go-chi-chi-before-open-redirect-via-redirectslashes |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 14, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'go-chi', 'product': 'chi', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '5.2.2', 'versionType': 'semver'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '5.2.2', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'packageURL': 'pkg:golang/chi', 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description chi versions before v5.2.2 contain an open redirect vulnerability in the RedirectSlashes middleware function that uses the Host header to construct redirect URLs. Attackers can manipulate the Host header to redirect users to arbitrary hosts, enabling phishing attacks and credential theft. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-601 Added Reference https://github.com/go-chi/chi/security/advisories/GHSA-vrw8-fxc6-2r93 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/go-chi-chi-before-open-redirect-via-redirectslashes