Open redirect in Automated Logic WebCTRL

1) Open redirect

EUVDB-ID: #VU62444

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-1019

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 within the "Help" index pages. A remote attacker on the local network 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

WebCTRL: 7.0

External links

http://www.corporate.carrier.com/Images/CARR-PSA-ALC-WebCTRL-001-1121_tcm558-149395.pdf
http://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-109-02

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected application in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.