Vulnerability identifier: #VU31356

Vulnerability risk: Low

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-2018-6520

CWE-ID: CWE-601

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
SimpleSAMLphp
Web applications / Other software

Vendor: SimpleSAMLphp

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to read and manipulate data.

SimpleSAMLphp before 1.15.2 allows remote attackers to bypass an open redirect protection mechanism via crafted authority data in a URL.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

SimpleSAMLphp: 1.12.0 - 1.15.0

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External links
http://simplesamlphp.org/security/201801-02

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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.