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Preload arbitrary resources by injecting additional `Link` headers

Published Oct 29, 2024

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in the Express response.links function, allowing for arbitrary resource injection in the Link header when unsanitized data is used.

The issue arises from improper sanitization in `Link` header values, which can allow a combination of characters like `,`, `;`, and `<>` to preload malicious resources.

This vulnerability is especially relevant for dynamic parameters.

Affected products

Remediation

Red Hat statement

This CVE affects Express versions 3.21.4 and prior, which have reached end of life status. No Red Hat products are affected by this vulnerability.

Weaknesses (1)

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Sources
CVE.org / MITRE
Status PUBLISHED
Assigner HeroDevs
Published Oct 29, 2024
Updated Oct 29, 2024
Reserved Oct 29, 2024
CISA Vulnrichment
Updated Oct 29, 2024
NVD
Status Analyzed
Modified Jun 17, 2026
Red Hat
Severity Moderate
Public date Oct 29, 2024
GHSA-CM5G-3PGC-8RG4