Vulnerability identifier: #VU64701
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:
CWE-ID:
CWE-601
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Habitica
Web applications /
Modules and components for CMS
Vendor: HabitRPG
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
Habitica: 4.119.0 - 4.232.2
External links
http://github.com/HabitRPG/habitica/commit/5bcfdbe066e8c899f3ecf3fdcdbacc2ecba7f02f
http://www.mend.io/vulnerability-database/CVE-2022-23078
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.