CVE-2024-28849: Vulnerability in follow-redirects package
Summary
CVE-2024-28849: follow-redirects' Proxy-Authorization header kept across hosts. Affects follow-redirects versions < 1.15.6. Fixed in 1.15.6. How to fix ↓
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- node-follow-redirects · Debian:11
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Background
The follow-redirects package is a dependency library used by axios, a popular JavaScript library for making HTTP requests. It provides functionality for handling redirects during HTTP requests. The vulnerability in the follow-redirects package allows the Proxy-Authorization header to be kept across hosts during cross-domain redirects, potentially leading to credentials leak.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability arises from the follow-redirects library's failure to clear the proxy-authentication header during cross-domain redirects. While sensitive headers like authorization and cookie are cleared, the proxy-authentication header, which may contain credentials, is retained. This can result in the leakage of sensitive information. The impact of this vulnerability is moderate.
How To Fix
Latest published version: 1.16.1 as of 22 Oct 2026
npm install follow-redirects@1.16.1Upgrading to it may include breaking changes; the version below is the minimum fixed release for this vulnerability.
If you need the minimum change
1.15.6
This is the first release that contains the fix.
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Workaround
There is no specific workaround mentioned for this vulnerability.
Conclusion
The vulnerability in the follow-redirects package allows the proxy-authentication header to be kept across hosts during cross-domain redirects, potentially leading to credentials leak. It is recommended to update the package to the latest secure version (1.15.6 or higher) to mitigate this vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, you can reach out to DevNack.com.
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FAQ
The follow-redirects package is a dependency library used by axios for handling redirects during HTTP requests.
This vulnerability may lead to the leakage of credentials.
To fix this vulnerability, update the follow-redirects package to version 1.15.6 or higher.
No specific workaround is mentioned for this vulnerability.
For more information, you can refer to the provided references and the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner.
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