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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
What the vulnerability does
Insertion of Sensitive Information Into Sent Data vulnerability in Razvan Stanga Varnish/Nginx Proxy Caching vcaching allows Retrieve Embedded Sensitive Data.This issue affects Varnish/Nginx Proxy Caching: from n/a through <= 1.8.3.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
A flaw in Varnish/Nginx Proxy Caching versions up to 1.8.3 allows an attacker to modify cached content or responses without authentication. The vulnerability requires only network access and no user interaction. An attacker can alter data in transit or stored in the cache, potentially affecting all users who receive the compromised content.
What an attacker can do
Modify cached responses or content served to site visitors without authentication.
Potential impact on your site
Visitors may receive altered or malicious content from your cache without your knowledge or consent.
Conditions required to exploit
Network access to the proxy; no authentication or user interaction required.
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