#VU84852 Open redirect in Spirit - CVE-2022-0869

Vulnerability identifier: #VU84852

Vulnerability risk: Medium

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:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-0869

CWE-ID: CWE-601

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Spirit
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: nitely

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

Spirit: 0.4.8 - 0.12.2

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External links
https://huntr.dev/bounties/ed335a88-f68c-4e4d-ac85-f29a51b03342
https://github.com/nitely/spirit/commit/8f32f89654d6c30d56e0dd167059d32146fb32ef

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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.