Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')
CVE-2024-10491
Summary
A vulnerability has been identified in the Express "response.links" function, allowing for arbitrary resource injection in the "Link" header when unsanitized data is used. The issue arises from improper sanitization in `Link` header values, which can allow a combination of characters like `,`, `;`, and `<>` to preload malicious resources. This vulnerability is especially relevant for dynamic parameters. This issue affects express package versions through 3.21.2.
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CWE-74 - Injection
Listed as the number one web application security risk on the 'OWASP Top Ten', injection attacks are widespread and dangerous, especially in legacy applications. Injection attacks are a class of vulnerabilities in which an attacker injects untrusted data into a web application that gets processed by an interpreter, altering the program's execution. This can result in data loss/theft, loss of data integrity, denial of service, and even compromising the entire system.
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