SB2017101812 - Open redirect in web2py
Published: October 18, 2017 Updated: August 8, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017101812
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Open redirect (CVE-ID: CVE-2015-6961)
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to read and manipulate data.
Open redirect vulnerability in gluon/tools.py in Web2py 2.9.11 allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via a URL in the _next parameter to user/logout.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.