QID 356786

Date Published: 2023-12-18

QID 356786: Amazon Linux Security Advisory for python-urllib3 : ALAS2023-2023-454

Urllib3 is a user-friendly http client library for python.
Urllib3 doesn't treat the `cookie` http header special or provide any helpers for managing cookies over http, that is the responsibility of the user.
However, it is possible for a user to specify a `cookie` header and unknowingly leak information via http redirects to a different origin if that user doesn't disable redirects explicitly.
This issue has been patched in urllib3 version 1.26.17 or 2.0.5. (
( CVE-2023-43804)



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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 Critical - 8.1 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5.4 severity.
    • Solution
    Please refer to Amazon advisory: ALAS2023-2023-454 for affected packages and patching details, or update with your package manager.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 356786

    CVE-2023-43804 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
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