CVE-2010-1586 in System Management Homepage
Summary
by MITRE
Open redirect vulnerability in red2301.html in HP System Management Homepage (SMH) 2.x.x.x allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via the RedirectUrl parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/22/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2010-1586 represents a critical open redirect flaw within HP System Management Homepage version 2.x.x.x specifically affecting the red2301.html component. This security weakness enables remote attackers to manipulate the application's redirect functionality by injecting malicious URLs through the RedirectUrl parameter, creating a pathway for sophisticated social engineering attacks. The vulnerability exists in the authentication and authorization flow of the system management interface, where proper input validation and sanitization mechanisms are absent or insufficiently implemented.
The technical implementation of this flaw stems from inadequate parameter validation within the web application's redirect handling mechanism. When the application processes the RedirectUrl parameter without proper sanitization or whitelisting of destination URLs, it allows attackers to specify arbitrary web addresses that users will be redirected to upon authentication or navigation. This vulnerability falls under CWE-601 Open Redirect vulnerability category, which specifically addresses situations where web applications redirect users to untrusted domains without proper validation. The flaw essentially permits attackers to craft malicious URLs that appear legitimate but redirect users to phishing sites or malicious content, exploiting user trust in the legitimate system management interface.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple redirection, creating significant risks for enterprise environments that rely on HP System Management Homepage for critical infrastructure management. Attackers can leverage this weakness to conduct targeted phishing campaigns against system administrators, potentially compromising privileged accounts and gaining unauthorized access to sensitive network resources. The attack vector requires minimal technical expertise and can be executed remotely, making it particularly dangerous in enterprise environments where administrators frequently access system management interfaces from various locations. This vulnerability directly maps to ATT&CK technique T1566.001 Phishing: Spearphishing Attachment, as it enables attackers to deliver malicious payloads through deceptive redirects that appear to originate from legitimate system management interfaces.
Organizations utilizing affected HP System Management Homepage versions face substantial risk of credential theft, unauthorized access to management interfaces, and potential lateral movement within their networks. The vulnerability's impact is amplified when administrators are unaware of the malicious redirection occurring during their normal workflow activities, as the redirect happens after authentication when users expect to be directed to legitimate system management pages. Mitigation strategies should include immediate patching of affected systems, implementation of strict URL validation mechanisms, and deployment of network monitoring solutions to detect anomalous redirect patterns. Additionally, organizations should consider implementing web application firewalls to block suspicious redirect parameters and establish security awareness training to educate administrators about recognizing potentially malicious redirects. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of input validation and proper access control implementation in enterprise management interfaces, as highlighted in industry best practices for secure web application development and the OWASP Top Ten security risks.