CVE-2026-105396 in Heym
Summary
by MITRE • 10/05/2026
Heym before v0.0.112 contains a token leakage vulnerability in build_public_base_url() that allows unauthenticated attackers to redirect HITL review links by spoofing Origin or X-Forwarded-Host headers. Attackers can trigger anonymous workflows with forged headers so reviewer notifications point to attacker domains, capturing capability tokens to submit decisions executed with owner credentials.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/05/2026
The vulnerability identified in Heym prior to version 0.0.112 represents a critical security flaw rooted in improper validation of HTTP request headers during the generation of public base URLs for human-in-the-loop review workflows. This issue specifically affects the build_public_base_url function, which is responsible for constructing the endpoints used to direct reviewers to decision-making interfaces. The core technical failure lies in the application's reliance on client-supplied values from the Origin and X-Forwarded-Host headers to determine the base URL without sufficient sanitization or verification against a trusted allowlist of domains. In modern web architectures, these headers are frequently manipulated by reverse proxies, load balancers, or malicious actors at the network edge, making them unreliable sources for security-critical decisions unless explicitly validated. By accepting arbitrary values from these headers, the application inadvertently trusts attacker-controlled input as authoritative source data for URL construction.
This architectural weakness enables unauthenticated attackers to perform header injection attacks that result in open redirect vulnerabilities and subsequent credential theft. An adversary can craft a request containing forged Origin or X-Forwarded-Host headers pointing to a domain under their control. When the application processes this request, it incorporates the malicious host value into the generated public base URL. Consequently, when an anonymous workflow is triggered using these spoofed parameters, all associated reviewer notification links and callback URLs are directed to the attacker's infrastructure rather than the legitimate service domain. This mechanism effectively bypasses authentication requirements for the initial trigger phase, allowing any user or automated script to initiate workflows without valid credentials.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple redirection, as it facilitates a sophisticated token capture attack vector that compromises system integrity and data confidentiality. Once the reviewer notification links point to the attacker-controlled domain, the application may attempt to redirect back to its own service for finalizing decisions or submitting outcomes. During these redirects, sensitive capability tokens used to authenticate subsequent actions are exposed in URL parameters or headers sent to the malicious server. These captured tokens possess elevated privileges, effectively acting as owner credentials that allow the attacker to execute administrative decisions within the workflow engine. This means an unauthenticated actor can manipulate business logic, approve or reject critical processes, and alter system state without authorization, leading to potential data integrity violations and unauthorized access to sensitive operational resources.
From a classification perspective, this vulnerability aligns with CWE-20 Improper Input Validation, as the application fails to restrict input from external sources before using it in security decisions. It also maps closely to CWE-601 URL Redirection to Untrusted Site Open Redirect, given the misuse of headers for domain determination. In terms of offensive tactics, this exploit leverages ATT&CK technique T1583 Acquire Infrastructure, specifically through the use of domains under attacker control to facilitate phishing or credential harvesting, and T1078 Valid Accounts if the captured tokens are used to impersonate legitimate users. The scenario also reflects aspects of T1649 Steal Application Access Token, where session or capability tokens are intercepted during transit due to insecure redirect mechanisms.
Mitigation strategies must focus on implementing strict allowlisting for trusted domains rather than trusting dynamic header values. Developers should configure the application to use a predefined list of approved hostnames and ignore Origin and X-Forwarded-Host headers when constructing base URLs, relying instead on server-side configuration or environment variables that are not exposed to client input. Additionally, enforcing Content Security Policy directives can help mitigate some downstream effects by restricting where resources can be loaded from. Upgrading to version 0.0.112 or later is essential as it addresses this specific flaw in the URL building logic. Organizations should also implement monitoring for unusual redirect patterns and ensure that sensitive tokens are transmitted via secure, HttpOnly cookies rather than exposed in URLs during redirection sequences to reduce the risk of token leakage even if header spoofing attempts occur.