Vulnerability identifier: #VU27392

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-9444

CWE-ID: CWE-1022

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Zulip Server
Web applications / Other software

Vendor: Zulip

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to modify certain properties on the affected system. 

The vulnerability exist due to Reverse Tabnabbing in the Markdown functionality. A remote attacker can modify the location property to automatically redirect the user to a malicious site.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Zulip Server: 1.1.5 - 2.1.2

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External links
http://blog.zulip.org/2020/04/01/zulip-server-2-1-3-security-release/

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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.