Exposure of Sensitive Information in simple-get
In versions of simple-get prior to 4.0.1, 3.1.1, and 2.8.2, when fetching a remote url with a cookie location response, headers will be followed, potentially resulting in an exposure of the session cookie to a third party.
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| npm package | simple-get | >= 4.0.0, < 4.0.1, >= 3.0.0, < 3.1.1, < 2.8.2 | 4.0.1, 3.1.1, 2.8.2 |
References
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-0355
- https://github.com/feross/simple-get/pull/75#issuecomment-1027755026
- https://github.com/feross/simple-get/pull/76#issuecomment-1027754710
- https://github.com/feross/simple-get/commit/e4af095e06cd69a9235013e8507e220a79b9684f
- https://github.com/feross/simple-get
- https://huntr.dev/bounties/42c79c23-6646-46c4-871d-219c0d4b4e31
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-200- Platform
- npm
- Package
simple-get- Disclosed
- 28.01.2022
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 10:22
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-wpg7-2c88-r8xv - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: simple-get
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