Vulnerability identifier: #VU69645

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: CVE-2022-0868

CWE-ID: CWE-601

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
URI.js
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: Medialize

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

URI.js: 1.0.0 - 1.19.9

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External links
http://huntr.dev/bounties/5f4db013-64bd-4a6b-9dad-870c296b0b02
http://github.com/medialize/uri.js/commit/a8166fe02f3af6dc1b2b888dcbb807155aad9509

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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.