#VU23759 Open redirect in 301 Redirects - CVE-2019-19915
Published: December 20, 2019
Vulnerability identifier: #VU23759
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-19915
CWE-ID: CWE-601
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
301 Redirects
301 Redirects
Software vendor:
WebFactory Ltd
WebFactory Ltd
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to redirect victims to arbitrary URL.
The vulnerability exists due to the lack of capability checks on the AJAX actions. A remote authenticated 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.