QID 354283

Date Published: 2022-12-21

QID 354283: Amazon Linux Security Advisory for wget : ALAS2022-2022-134

A flaw was found in wget.
If wget sends an authorization header as part of a query and receives an http redirect to a third party in return, the authorization header will be forwarded as part of the redirected request.
This issue creates a password leak, as the second server receives the password.
The highest threat from this vulnerability is confidentiality. (
( CVE-2021-31879)



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Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to a securitybreach or could affect integrity, availability, and confidentiality.

  • CVSS V3 rated as High - 6.1 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5.8 severity.
  • Solution
    Please refer to Amazon advisory: ALAS2022-2022-134 for affected packages and patching details, or update with your package manager.
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    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    ALAS2022-2022-134 amazon linux 2022 URL Logo alas.aws.amazon.com/AL2022/ALAS-2022-134.html