CVE-2024-10491

Preload arbitrary resources by injecting additional `Link` headers

MEDIUM
5.3
CVSS Score
Published: October 29, 2024 at 04:23 PM UTC
Updated: June 17, 2026 at 06:55 AM UTC
3 products affected across 3 vendorsExpressExpressExpress

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Severity
MEDIUM5.3
Exploit prediction
EPSS 0.4%
SSVC
PoC

Description

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.

Affected

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

3.0.0 ≤ v < 3.21.5
3.0.0-alpha1 ≤ v ≤ 3.21.23.0.0-alpha1
3.0.0-alpha1 ≤ v ≤ 3.21.23.0.0-alpha1

Remediation

No guide yet

No remediation guidance has been written for this CVE yet, and no fixed version or vendor advisory is recorded against it.

References (1)

ExploitThird Party Advisory
Source: 36c7be3b-2937-45df-85ea-ca7133ea542c
https://www.herodevs.com/vulnerability-directory/cve-2024-10491

SSVC — Action Prioritization

SSVCPoCNot automatablePartial impact

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CVSS

Attack Vector
NETWORK
Complexity
LOW
Privileges
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
LOW
Availability
NONE
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusANALYZED
CWE
CWE-74NVD-CWE-noinfo

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