#VU12291 Open redirect in Blackboard - CVE-2017-18262
Published: April 30, 2018 / Updated: May 1, 2018
Vulnerability identifier: #VU12291
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-18262
CWE-ID: CWE-601
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Blackboard
Blackboard
Software vendor:
Blackboard
Blackboard
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information and write arbitrary files on the target system.
The weakness exists due to improper authentication. A remote attacker can create a URL that, when loaded by the target authenticated user, will redirect the target user's browser to an arbitrary site.
The weakness exists due to improper authentication. A remote attacker can create a URL that, when loaded by the target authenticated user, will redirect the target user's browser to an arbitrary site.
Remediation
Cybersecurity is currently unaware of any solutions addressing the vulnerability.