CVE-2018-18074 (High) detected in requests-2.8.1-py2.py3-none-any.whl - autoclosed

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CVE-2018-18074 - High Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Library - requests-2.8.1-py2.py3-none-any.whl

Python HTTP for Humans.

Library home page: https://files.pythonhosted.org/packages/c0/0f/a911a44c89ba01b23d8fe3defbdfca1e962de6f11a11da32658902cdc2a4/requests-2.8.1-py2.py3-none-any.whl

Path to dependency file: /requirements.txt

Path to vulnerable library: /requirements.txt

Dependency Hierarchy: - :x: **requests-2.8.1-py2.py3-none-any.whl** (Vulnerable Library)

Found in HEAD commit: cf94ab6908c1147aaaf849f7c50f2ee20fc740a5

Found in base branch: main

Vulnerability Details

The Requests package before 2.20.0 for Python sends an HTTP Authorization header to an http URI upon receiving a same-hostname https-to-http redirect, which makes it easier for remote attackers to discover credentials by sniffing the network.

Publish Date: 2018-10-09

URL: CVE-2018-18074

CVSS 3 Score Details (7.5)

Base Score Metrics: - Exploitability Metrics: - Attack Vector: Network - Attack Complexity: Low - Privileges Required: None - User Interaction: None - Scope: Unchanged - Impact Metrics: - Confidentiality Impact: High - Integrity Impact: None - Availability Impact: None

For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.

Suggested Fix

Type: Upgrade version

Origin: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-18074

Release Date: 2018-10-09

Fix Resolution: 2.20.0

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:heavy_check_mark: This issue was automatically closed by Mend because the vulnerable library in the specific branch(es) was either marked as ignored or it is no longer part of the Mend inventory.