# CVE-2023-26159: node-follow-redirects: Versions of the package follow-redirects before 1.15.4 are vulnerable to Improper Input Validation due to the imprope...

CVE-2023-26159 is fixed in node-follow-redirects on 1 platform, first by DEBIAN-CVE-2023-26159, released January 2, 2024. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-26159
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 6.1 (Medium)
- EPSS: 0.0080
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Jan 1, 2024

## Description

Versions of the package follow-redirects before 1.15.4 are vulnerable to Improper Input Validation due to the improper handling of URLs by the url.parse() function. When new URL() throws an error, it can be manipulated to misinterpret the hostname. An attacker could exploit this weakness to redirect traffic to a malicious site, potentially leading to information disclosure, phishing attacks, or other security breaches.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | node-follow-redirects Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 1.15.6+~1.14.4-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2023-26159](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2023-26159.md) | Jan 2, 2024 |
| Linux | node-follow-redirects Debian 14 | 1.15.6+~1.14.4-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2023-26159](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2023-26159.md) | Jan 2, 2024 |
| Linux | node-follow-redirects Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1.2.4-1ubuntu0.18.04.1~esm1 | [node-follow-redirects 1.2.4-1ubuntu0.18.04.1~esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-node-follow-redirects-1.2.4-1ubuntu0.18.04.1-esm1.md) | Mar 14, 2024 |
| Linux | node-follow-redirects Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 1.2.4-1ubuntu0.20.04.1~esm1 | [node-follow-redirects 1.2.4-1ubuntu0.20.04.1~esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-node-follow-redirects-1.2.4-1ubuntu0.20.04.1-esm1.md) | Mar 14, 2024 |
| Linux | node-follow-redirects Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS (jammy) | 1.14.9+~1.14.1-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 | [node-follow-redirects 1.14.9+~1.14.1-1ubuntu0.1~esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-jammy-node-follow-redirects-1.14.9-1.14.1-1ubuntu0.1-esm1.md) | Mar 14, 2024 |

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