Open redirect in url-parse package for npm

1) Open redirect

EUVDB-ID: #VU55484

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-3664

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

url-parse: 0.0.4 - 1.5.1

External links

http://github.com/unshiftio/url-parse/commit/81ab967889b08112d3356e451bf03e6aa0cbb7e0
http://huntr.dev/bounties/1625557993985-unshiftio/url-parse
http://github.com/advisories/GHSA-hh27-ffr2-f2jc
http://www.npmjs.com/advisories/1776

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.