ID:5604 - Exploit for Open redirect in b2evolution - CVE-2020-22840

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:5604 - Exploit for Open redirect in b2evolution - CVE-2020-22840

ID:5604 - Exploit for Open redirect in b2evolution - CVE-2020-22840

Published: June 17, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU50687
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-22840
CWE-ID: CWE-601
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
b2evolution

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to redirect victims to arbitrary URL.

The vulnerability exists due to improper sanitization of user-supplied data in the "email_passthrough.php" script. 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

Install updates from vendor's website.