QID 980797

QID 980797: Python (pip) Security Update for requests (GHSA-x84v-xcm2-53pg)

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.

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

  • CVSS V3 rated as High - 7.5 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5 severity.
    • Solution
    Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-x84v-xcm2-53pg for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 980797

    CVE-2018-18074 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    GHSA-x84v-xcm2-53pg requests URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-x84v-xcm2-53pg
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