#VU50977 Open redirect in aiohttp - CVE-2021-21330
Published: February 28, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU50977
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-21330
CWE-ID: CWE-601
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
aiohttp
aiohttp
Software vendor:
aio-libs
aio-libs
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.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.
External links
- https://github.com/aio-libs/aiohttp/blob/master/CHANGES.rst#374-2021-02-25
- https://github.com/aio-libs/aiohttp/commit/2545222a3853e31ace15d87ae0e2effb7da0c96b
- https://github.com/aio-libs/aiohttp/security/advisories/GHSA-v6wp-4m6f-gcjg
- https://pypi.org/project/aiohttp/
- https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4864