CVE-2017-20160 flitto express-param fetchParams.js parameter pollution
Remote attackers can exploit improper parameter handling in express-param to manipulate application logic or bypass security controls.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2017-20160?
CVE-2017-20160 is a medium-severity vulnerability in flitto express-param, published on 31 Dec 2022. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability was found in flitto express-param up to 0.x. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown part of the file lib/fetchParams.js. The manipulation leads to improper handling of extra parameters. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Upgrading to version 1.0.0 is able to address this issue. The identifier of the patch is db94f7391ad0a16dcfcba8b9be1af385b25c42db. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier VDB-217149 was assigned to this vulnerability.
Weakness: CWE-235
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-20160?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including express-param. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
express-param npm | All versions | 1.0.0 |
express-param npm | All versions | 1.0.0 |
Products include Flitto Express-Param.
How do I fix CVE-2017-20160?
Upgrade express-param to 1.0.0 or later.
Is CVE-2017-20160 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-20160 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fr54-72wr-cqvq.