Oops! PSF Requests Library Leaks Credentials: Update Your Code Now!
The PSF requests library has a CVE-2024-47081 vulnerability that can expose .netrc credentials to third parties. Triggered by a specific API call, it leaks credentials to unintended domains. No fix yet, so keep your .netrc close and your API calls closer!
Hot Take:
Who knew the internet could be such a gossip? Turns out, your credentials are the latest hot topic, thanks to the PSF requests library casually spilling the beans to any eavesdropping URL. It’s like your passwords just can’t keep a secret!
Key Points:
- PSF requests library has a vulnerability that leaks .netrc credentials.
- The issue arises from incorrect URL processing under specific conditions.
- Credentials intended for example.com are mistakenly sent to evil.com.
- The vulnerability was reported on September 12, 2024, but remains unfixed.
- A workaround involves explicitly providing credentials in API calls.
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