Ktor HttpCache Improper Caching Info Disclosure, before 2.3.13
CVE-2024-49580 Published on October 17, 2024
In JetBrains Ktor before 2.3.13 improper caching in HttpCache Plugin could lead to response information disclosure
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2024-49580 is exploitable with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a small impact on confidentiality, a small impact on integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
Use of Cache Containing Sensitive Information
The code uses a cache that contains sensitive information, but the cache can be read by an actor outside of the intended control sphere. Applications may use caches to improve efficiency when communicating with remote entities or performing intensive calculations. A cache maintains a pool of objects, threads, connections, pages, financial data, passwords, or other resources to minimize the time it takes to initialize and access these resources. If the cache is accessible to unauthorized actors, attackers can read the cache and obtain this sensitive information.
Products Associated with CVE-2024-49580
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Affected Versions
JetBrains Ktor:- Before 2.3.13 is affected.
- Before 3.0.0 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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