Vulnerability identifier: #VU26967

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-3954

CWE-ID: CWE-601

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Aria Operations for Logs (formerly vRealize Log Insight)
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: VMware, 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.

This vulnerability affects the following versions: 8.0.0, 4.x.y

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Aria Operations for Logs (formerly vRealize Log Insight): 8.0.0

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External links
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2020-0007.html

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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.