#VU53615 Open redirect in Flask-Security


Published: 2021-05-27

Vulnerability identifier: #VU53615

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-23385

CWE-ID: CWE-601

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Flask-Security
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: Matt Wright

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
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

Flask-Security: 1.1.0 - 3.0.0


External links
http://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-PYTHON-FLASKSECURITY-1293234


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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