HTTP Request Smuggling Vulnerability in Netty by JBoss
CVE-2019-16869
7.5HIGH
Summary
An issue exists in Netty, an asynchronous event-driven network application framework, where it mishandles whitespace before the colon in HTTP headers. This flaw can lead to HTTP request smuggling attacks, allowing attackers to exploit the way the server interprets requests. Such vulnerabilities can enable unauthorized access to sensitive data or services, leading to potential data breaches or further exploit activity.
References
CVSS V3.1
Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged
Timeline
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved