#VU74173 Open redirect in url-parse - CVE-2018-3774

Vulnerability identifier: #VU74173

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-2018-3774

CWE-ID: CWE-601

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
url-parse
Web applications / Other software

Vendor: unshiftio

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

url-parse: 0.0.4 - 1.4.2

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External links
https://github.com/unshiftio/url-parse/commit/53b1794e54d0711ceb52505e0f74145270570d5a
https://github.com/unshiftio/url-parse/commit/d7b582ec1243e8024e60ac0b62d2569c939ef5de
https://hackerone.com/reports/384029

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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.