Vulnerability identifier: #VU61624

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-1058

CWE-ID: CWE-601

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Gitea
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: The Gitea Authors

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper sanitization of user-supplied data on login. 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

Gitea: 1.16.0 - 1.16.4

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External links
http://github.com/go-gitea/gitea/commit/e3d8e92bdc67562783de9a76b5b7842b68daeb48
http://huntr.dev/bounties/4fb42144-ac70-4f76-a5e1-ef6b5e55dc0d

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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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.