Fedora 39 update for python-flask-security-too



| Updated: 2024-11-15
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2023-49438
CWE-ID CWE-601
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available.
Vulnerable software
 Fedora
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

python-flask-security-too
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor Fedoraproject

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Open redirect

EUVDB-ID: #VU85063

Risk: Low

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-49438

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

Exploit availability: Yes

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.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's repository.

Vulnerable software versions

Fedora: 39

python-flask-security-too: before 5.1.2-3.fc39

CPE2.3 External links

http://bodhi.fedoraproject.org/updates/FEDORA-2024-f34963bef8


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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.



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