chi's RealIP Middleware allows IP spoofing via unvalidated X-Forwarded-For header
High-risk advisory
Summary
chi's RealIP Middleware allows IP spoofing via unvalidated X-Forwarded-For header
Why it matters
GitHub has published a reviewed security advisory for github.com/go-chi/chi/middleware. Prioritize it with other application dependency updates.
Operator check
Check whether github.com/go-chi/chi/middleware is present in application dependency manifests, lockfiles, or build images. Review the GitHub advisory and upgrade to a patched version where available. CVSS score: 7.7.
Sources
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