CVE-2022-31033
Medium
Description
The Mechanize library is used for automating interaction with websites. Mechanize automatically stores and sends cookies, follows redirects, and can follow links and submit forms. In versions prior to 2.8.5 the Authorization header is leaked after a redirect to a different port on the same site. Users are advised to upgrade to Mechanize v2.8.5 or later. There are no known workarounds for this issue.
SeverityMedium
CVSS5.9
Exploit probability—
Product
Mechanize
PublishedJun 9, 2022
First seenJun 9, 2022
Weakness typeCWE-200Sensitive information exposure
How to fix
Update
- mechanize_project mechanize2.8.5 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| mechanize_project mechanize | v < 2.8.5 | 2.8.5 |
| fedoraproject fedora | 35, 36 | — |
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