Open redirect in Next.js - CVE-2021-37699
Published: September 14, 2023 / Updated: July 11, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU80774
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 2.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-37699
CWE-ID: CWE-601
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to redirect victims to arbitrary URL.
The vulnerability exists due to improper sanitization of user-supplied data. 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.
Affected software
Next.js
QRadar User Behavior Analytics
QRadar User Behavior Analytics
How to mitigate CVE-2021-37699
Install updates from vendor's website.
Next.js - update to 11.1.0
QRadar User Behavior Analytics - update to 4.1.13
QRadar User Behavior Analytics - update to 4.1.13