QID 981570

QID 981570: Python (pip) Security Update for Twisted (GHSA-h96w-mmrf-2h6v)

In Twisted Web through 19.10.0, there was an HTTP request splitting vulnerability. When presented with two content-length headers, it ignored the first header. When the second content-length value was set to zero, the request body was interpreted as a pipelined request.

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

  • CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 9.8 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as High - 7.5 severity.
  • Solution
    Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-h96w-mmrf-2h6v for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 981570

    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    GHSA-h96w-mmrf-2h6v Twisted URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-h96w-mmrf-2h6v