# CVE-2018-11469: haproxy: Incorrect caching of responses to requests including an Authorization header in HAProxy 1.8.0 through 1.8.9 (if cache...

CVE-2018-11469 is fixed in 2 products on 1 platform, first by haproxy 1.8.8-1ubuntu0.1, released May 24, 2018. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-11469
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Medium)
- EPSS: 0.0286
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: May 24, 2018

## Description

Incorrect caching of responses to requests including an Authorization header in HAProxy 1.8.0 through 1.8.9 (if cache enabled) allows attackers to achieve information disclosure via an unauthenticated remote request, related to the proto_http.c check_request_for_cacheability function.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | haproxy Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1.8.8-1ubuntu0.1 | [haproxy 1.8.8-1ubuntu0.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-haproxy-1.8.8-1ubuntu0.1.md) | May 24, 2018 |
| Linux | vim-haproxy Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1.8.8-1ubuntu0.1 | [vim-haproxy 1.8.8-1ubuntu0.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-vim-haproxy-1.8.8-1ubuntu0.1.md) | May 24, 2018 |

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