SUSE Linux update for python-Django

1) Open redirect

EUVDB-ID: #VU14175

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-14574

CWE-ID: CWE-601 - URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to redirect the target user to external websites.

The weakness exists on systems with django.middleware.common.CommonMiddleware and the APPEND_SLASH setting enabled and with a project that has a URL pattern that accepts any path ending in a slash due to open redirect. A remote attacker can use a specially crafted image link, trick the victim into opening it and redirect users to malicious website

Mitigation

Update the affected packages.

Vulnerable software versions

SUSE Linux: 12

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2018-08/msg00050.html

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.