CVE-2025-4673
Description
A flaw was found in net/http. Handling Proxy-Authorization and Proxy-Authenticate headers during cross-origin redirects allows these headers to be inadvertently forwarded, potentially exposing sensitive authentication credentials. This flaw allows a network-based attacker to manipulate redirect responses, unintentionally exposing authentication details to unauthorized parties.
Statement
The issue is rated as Moderate because while it can lead to a significant compromise of confidentiality, the attack complexity is high. Successful exploitation requires a specific set of circumstances, including the use of a proxy that relies on these headers for authentication and a user being enticed to interact with a malicious URL. The vulnerability does not allow for arbitrary code execution or a direct compromise of system integrity or availability.
Mitigation
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.
Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) Score Details
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CVSS v3 Score Breakdown
| Red Hat | NVD | cve.org | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Score | 6.8 | N/A | 6.8 |
| Attack Vector | Network | N/A | Network |
| Attack Complexity | High | N/A | High |
| Privileges Required | None | N/A | None |
| User Interaction | None | N/A | None |
| Scope | Changed | N/A | Changed |
| Confidentiality | High | N/A | High |
| Integrity Impact | None | N/A | None |
| Availability Impact | None | N/A | None |
Vector
Red Hat: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
cve.org: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
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