#VU93480 Open redirect in October CMS - CVE-2024-24764

Vulnerability identifier: #VU93480

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-2024-24764

CWE-ID: CWE-601

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
October CMS
Web applications / CMS

Vendor: OctoberCMS

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 authenticated administrator 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

October CMS: 3.2.0 - 3.2.23, 3.3.0 - 3.3.20, 3.4.0 - 3.4.18, 3.5.0 - 3.5.14

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External links
https://github.com/octobercms/october/security/advisories/GHSA-v2vf-jv88-3fp5

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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.