#VU102568 Open redirect in scout - CVE-2024-47530

Vulnerability identifier: #VU102568

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 0.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-47530

CWE-ID: CWE-601

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
scout
Web applications / Other software

Vendor: Clinical Genomics

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

scout: 0.2 - 4.88.1

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External links
https://github.com/Clinical-Genomics/scout/security/advisories/GHSA-3x45-2m34-x95v
https://github.com/Clinical-Genomics/scout/commit/50055edfca9a7183b248019af97e1fb0b0065a02

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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.