Requests Package up to 2.19.1 on Python Authorization Header credentials management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Requests Package up to 2.19.1 on Python. It has been rated as problematic. The affected element is an unknown function. The manipulation as part of Authorization Header leads to credentials management. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2018-18074. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Requests Package up to 2.19.1 on Python. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects an unknown function. The manipulation as part of a Authorization Header leads to a credentials management vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-255. Impacted is confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

The Requests package through 2.19.1 before 2018-09-14 for Python sends an HTTP Authorization header to an http URI upon receiving a same-hostname https-to-http redirect, which makes it easier for remote attackers to discover credentials by sniffing the network.

The bug was discovered 10/10/2018. The weakness was presented 10/09/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared at docs.python-requests.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2018-18074 since 10/09/2018. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1552 for this issue.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 118323 (Ubuntu 18.10 : requests vulnerability (USN-3790-2)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Ubuntu Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 197276 (Ubuntu Security Notification for Requests Vulnerability (USN-3790-1)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 2 weeks after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (118323) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2024-0794). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Dell PowerEdge
  • Dell ECS

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.6
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Credentials management
CWE: CWE-255
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 118323
Nessus Name: Ubuntu 18.10 : requests vulnerability (USN-3790-2)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Patch: github.com

Timelineinfo

10/09/2018 🔍
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01/26/2026 +2651 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: USN-3790-2
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2018-18074 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-18074
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-125153
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2024-0794 - Dell ECS: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 10/10/2018 13:03
Updated: 01/26/2026 00:34
Changes: 10/10/2018 13:03 (70), 04/01/2020 10:47 (4), 05/23/2023 18:40 (5), 05/23/2023 18:47 (1), 05/23/2023 18:54 (1), 01/26/2026 00:34 (24)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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