#VU22184 Open redirect in PowerCMS


Published: 2019-10-23 | Updated: 2019-10-27

Vulnerability identifier: #VU22184

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-6020

CWE-ID: CWE-601

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
PowerCMS
Web applications / CMS

Vendor: Alfasado Inc.

Description

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.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

PowerCMS: 3.293 - 5.12


External links
http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN34634458/index.html
http://www.powercms.jp/news/release-powercms-201910.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.


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