Improper input validation in Nodejs Node

CVE-2019-15606

Including trailing white space in HTTP header values in Nodejs 10, 12, and 13 causes bypass of authorization based on header value comparisons

Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)

EPSS: 0.200 (97.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 9.8 (Critical). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-15606?
CVE-2019-15606 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Nodejs Node, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 9.8/10. Published 2020-02-07.
How severe is CVE-2019-15606?
Critical severity. CVSS v3 base score is 9.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2019-15606 known to be exploited?
4 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.