CVE-2024-10491: Express ressource injection

October 29, 2024 (updated December 19, 2024)

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.

References

github.com/advisories/GHSA-cm5g-3pgc-8rg4
github.com/expressjs/express
github.com/expressjs/express/issues/6222
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-10491
www.herodevs.com/vulnerability-directory/cve-2024-10491

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