CVE-2023-28155: The Request package through 2.88.1 for Node.js allows a bypass of SSRF mitigations via an attacker-controller

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MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2023-28155 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting request. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Request package through 2.88.1 for Node.js allows a bypass of SSRF mitigations via an attacker-controller server that does a cross-protocol redirect (HTTP to HTTPS, or HTTPS to HTTP). NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 46%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-918
Published	2023-03-16
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: request project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-03-16 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:46 UTCUpdated Record last modified

request project request UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.88.1

Fixed in: newer than 2.88.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls request

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.88.1

npm install request@">2.88.1"

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-28155?

request: upgrade to newer than 2.88.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-28155 being exploited?

CVE-2023-28155 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-28155 affect?

CVE-2023-28155 affects request. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The Request package through 2.88.1 for Node.js allows a bypass of SSRF mitigations via an attacker-controller server that does a cross-protocol redirect (HTTP to HTTPS, or HTTPS to HTTP). NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that

How urgent is CVE-2023-28155?

Priority 40/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

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