CVE-2024-10491

low-risk

Published 2024-10-29

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.

Do I need to act?

0.33% chance of exploitation

EPSS score — low exploit probability

Not on CISA KEV list

No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA

Patch status unknown

Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance

CVSS 4.0/10 Medium

NETWORK / HIGH complexity

Affected Products (1)

Express

Affected Vendors

Openjsf

References (1)

Exploit https://www.herodevs.com/vulnerability-directory/cve-2024-10491

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low-risk

Severity 13/34 · Low

Exploitability 1/34 · Minimal

Exposure 5/34 · Minimal