Open redirect in URI.js package for npm



Published: 2021-07-23
Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2021-3647
CWE-ID CWE-601
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available.
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Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Open redirect

EUVDB-ID: #VU55268

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-3647

CWE-ID: CWE-601 - URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect')

Exploit availability: No

Description

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.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

URI.js: 1.0.0 - 1.19.6

External links

http://github.com/medialize/URI.js/commit/ac43ca8f80c042f0256fb551ea5203863dec4481
http://huntr.dev/bounties/1625558772840-medialize/URI.js


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.



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