Open Redirect in httpieGHSA-xjjg-vmw6-c2p9
HIGHGHSA-xjjg-vmw6-c2p9 is a high-severity (CVSS 8.8) Open Redirect vulnerability in httpie. 1 public exploit or proof-of-concept reference is indexed, so weaponization risk is real. A fix is available for httpie — see the affected versions and patch details below.
EPSS Exploitation Probability
Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, from FIRST.org EPSS.
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Real-World Exposure
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Description
All versions of the HTTPie package prior to version 1.0.3 are vulnerable to Open Redirect that allows an attacker to write an arbitrary file with supplied filename and content to the current directory, by redirecting a request from HTTP to a crafted URL pointing to a server in his or hers control.
Affected Packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Vulnerable range | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🐍PyPI | httpie | all versions | 1.0.3pip install --upgrade 'httpie==1.0.3' |
Affected Products
httpiehttpieResearch use only. For defensive security, authorized penetration testing, and academic research only. Never execute exploit code against systems without explicit written authorization.
Detection & mitigation playbook
Open-source dependencyDetect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for httpie, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Fix
Update httpie to 1.0.3 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms GHSA-xjjg-vmw6-c2p9 is resolved across your whole dependency graph.
Workarounds
Stop reflecting attacker-controlled destinations: resolve every redirect target against an allowlist of paths or hosts you own, prefer a server-side key over a full URL in the request, and reject absolute URLs entirely where the flow only ever needs a relative one.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GHSA-xjjg-vmw6-c2p9 in your dependencies?
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