#VU50098 Open redirect in OpenEMR and phpGACL


Published: 2021-01-28 | Updated: 2022-07-20

Vulnerability identifier: #VU50098

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-2020-13565

CWE-ID: CWE-601

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
OpenEMR
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software
phpGACL
Web applications / Other software

Vendor: OpenEMR
phpgacl.sourceforge

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to redirect victims to arbitrary URL.

The vulnerability exists due to improper sanitization of user-supplied data in the return_page redirection functionality. 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 update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

OpenEMR: 5.0.2 - 6.0.0

phpGACL: 3.3.7


External links
http://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2020-1178


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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