Vulnerability identifier: #VU63468
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 4.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-601
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
mod_auth_mellon
Universal components / Libraries /
Libraries used by multiple products
Vendor: John Dennis
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to redirect victims to arbitrary URL.
The vulnerability exists due to improper sanitization of logout URLs in mod_auth_mellon. A remote attacker can create a link that leads to a trusted website, trick the victim to open it and redirect 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
mod_auth_mellon: 0.4.0 - 0.17.0
External links
http://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2022:4690
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.