Vulnerability identifier: #VU72614

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:P/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-601

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
OpenCATS
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: OpenCATS

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper sanitization of user-supplied data in SettingsUI.php in the "url" GET parameter. A remote user 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

OpenCATS: 0.9.6

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External links
http://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2023-8

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user 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.