Open redirect in WebCTRL - CVE-2022-1019

Detailed 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 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.

How to mitigate CVE-2022-1019

Sources

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