Packages
- node-follow-redirects - Node.js module that automatically follows HTTP(S) redirects
Details
It was discovered that follow-redirects did not properly protect sensitive
user information during redirects. An attacker could possibly use this
issue to expose sensitive information. This issue only affected Ubuntu
18.04 LTS and Ubuntu 20.04 LTS. (CVE-2022-0155)
It was discovered that follow-redirects did not properly remove sensitive
information before storage or transfer. An attacker could possibly use this
issue to expose sensitive information. This issue only affected Ubuntu
18.04 LTS and Ubuntu 20.04 LTS. (CVE-2022-0536)
It was discovered that follow-redirects did not properly validate URLs when
handling certain inputs. An attacker could possibly use this issue to
redirect users to a malicious site, resulting in information disclosure or
phishing attacks. (CVE-2023-26159)
It was discovered that...
It was discovered that follow-redirects did not properly protect sensitive
user information during redirects. An attacker could possibly use this
issue to expose sensitive information. This issue only affected Ubuntu
18.04 LTS and Ubuntu 20.04 LTS. (CVE-2022-0155)
It was discovered that follow-redirects did not properly remove sensitive
information before storage or transfer. An attacker could possibly use this
issue to expose sensitive information. This issue only affected Ubuntu
18.04 LTS and Ubuntu 20.04 LTS. (CVE-2022-0536)
It was discovered that follow-redirects did not properly validate URLs when
handling certain inputs. An attacker could possibly use this issue to
redirect users to a malicious site, resulting in information disclosure or
phishing attacks. (CVE-2023-26159)
It was discovered that follow-redirects did not properly clear proxy
authentication headers during cross-domain redirects. An attacker could
possibly use this issue to cause exposure of sensitive credentials.
(CVE-2024-28849)
Update instructions
In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.
Learn more about how to get the fixes.The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:
| Ubuntu Release | Package Version | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 22.04 LTS jammy | node-follow-redirects – 1.14.9+~1.14.1-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 | ||
| 20.04 LTS focal | node-follow-redirects – 1.2.4-1ubuntu0.20.04.1~esm1 | ||
| 18.04 LTS bionic | node-follow-redirects – 1.2.4-1ubuntu0.18.04.1~esm1 | ||
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