Vulnerability identifier: #VU50977
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-601
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
aiohttp
Other software /
Other software solutions
Vendor: 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.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
aiohttp: 3.0.0 - 3.7.3
External links
http://github.com/aio-libs/aiohttp/blob/master/CHANGES.rst#374-2021-02-25
http://github.com/aio-libs/aiohttp/commit/2545222a3853e31ace15d87ae0e2effb7da0c96b
http://github.com/aio-libs/aiohttp/security/advisories/GHSA-v6wp-4m6f-gcjg
http://pypi.org/project/aiohttp/
http://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4864
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.