QID 995614

Date Published: 2023-10-18

QID 995614: Python (Pip) Security Update for urllib3 (GHSA-g4mx-q9vg-27p4)

urllib3 previously wouldn't remove the HTTP request body when an HTTP redirect response using status 303 "See Other" after the request had its method changed from one that could accept a request body (like POST) to GET as is required by HTTP RFCs. Although the behavior of removing the request body is not specified in the section for redirects, it can be inferred by piecing together information from different sections and we have observed the behavior in other major HTTP client implementations like curl and web browsers.

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

  • CVSS V3 rated as Medium - 4.2 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5.4 severity.
  • Solution
    Refer to Github security advisory GHSA-g4mx-q9vg-27p4 for updates and patch information.
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    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    GHSA-g4mx-q9vg-27p4 urllib3 URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-g4mx-q9vg-27p4
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