#VU50687 Open redirect in b2evolution - CVE-2020-22840
Published: February 15, 2021 / Updated: June 17, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU50687
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-22840
CWE-ID: CWE-601
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
b2evolution
b2evolution
Software vendor:
b2evolution.net
b2evolution.net
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 "email_passthrough.php" script. 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.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.