SB2021022306 - Open redirect in slashify package for npm
Published: February 23, 2021
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Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Open redirect (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-3189)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to redirect victims to arbitrary URL.
The vulnerability exists due to improper sanitization of user-supplied data. A remote attacker can create a link that leads to a trusted website, however, when clicked, redirects the victim to arbitrary domain.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to perform a phishing attack and steal potentially sensitive information.
Remediation
Cybersecurity Help is not aware of any official remediation provided by the vendor.