ID:10866 - Exploit for Open redirect in Flask-Security - CVE-2023-49438

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:10866 - Exploit for Open redirect in Flask-Security - CVE-2023-49438

ID:10866 - Exploit for Open redirect in Flask-Security - CVE-2023-49438

Published: November 15, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU85063
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-49438
CWE-ID: CWE-601
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Flask-Security

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper sanitization of user-supplied data passed via the ?next parameter on the /login and /register routes. 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.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.