QID 980248

QID 980248: Java (maven) Security Update for org.apache.httpcomponents:httpclient (GHSA-7r82-7xv7-xcpj)

Apache HttpClient versions prior to version 4.5.13 and 5.0.3 can misinterpret malformed authority component in request URIs passed to the library as java.net.URI object and pick the wrong target host for request execution.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the targeted user.

  • CVSS V3 rated as Medium - 5.3 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5 severity.
    • Solution
    Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-7r82-7xv7-xcpj for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 980248

    CVE-2020-13956 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    GHSA-7r82-7xv7-xcpj org.apache.httpcomponents:httpclient URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-7r82-7xv7-xcpj
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