Apache HttpClient 4.0/4.0.1/4.1 Authorization information disclosure

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Apache HttpClient 4.0/4.0.1/4.1. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Authorization. The manipulation results in information disclosure. This vulnerability was named CVE-2011-1498. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Apache HttpClient 4.0/4.0.1/4.1. Affected is an unknown code block of the component Authorization. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a information disclosure vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-200. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

Apache HttpClient 4.x before 4.1.1 in Apache HttpComponents, when used with an authenticating proxy server, sends the Proxy-Authorization header to the origin server, which allows remote web servers to obtain sensitive information by logging this header.

The weakness was presented 07/07/2011 as confirmed advisory (CERT.org). The advisory is shared for download at kb.cert.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2011-1498 since 03/21/2011. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1592.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 77533 (IBM WebSphere Portal 8.x < 8.0.0.1 CF13 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CGI abuses.

Upgrading to version 4.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (66241), Tenable (77533), SecurityFocus (BID 46974†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-45765†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

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Class: Information disclosure
CWE: CWE-200 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 77533
Nessus Name: IBM WebSphere Portal 8.x < 8.0.0.1 CF13 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 863286
OpenVAS Name: Fedora Update for httpcomponents-client FEDORA-2011-7747
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: HttpClient 4.0

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07/07/2011 +108 days 🔍
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07/29/2014 +1118 days 🔍
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03/23/2015 +199 days 🔍
08/04/2024 +3422 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: kb.cert.org
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2011-1498 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2011-1498
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-57888
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X-Force: 66241
SecurityFocus: 46974 - Apache HttpComponents 'HttpClient' Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 45765 - Apache HttpComponents HttpClient 4.1 Remote Information Disclosure Vulnerability, Medium

Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 08/04/2024 04:47
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (66), 06/04/2017 10:41 (4), 11/14/2021 08:42 (3), 08/04/2024 04:47 (16)
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