CVE-2010-2274 in Dojo
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple open redirect vulnerabilities in Dojo 1.0.x before 1.0.3, 1.1.x before 1.1.2, 1.2.x before 1.2.4, 1.3.x before 1.3.3, and 1.4.x before 1.4.2 allow remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via unspecified vectors, possibly related to dojo/resources/iframe_history.html, dojox/av/FLAudio.js, dojox/av/FLVideo.js, dojox/av/resources/audio.swf, dojox/av/resources/video.swf, util/buildscripts/jslib/build.js, util/buildscripts/jslib/buildUtil.js, and util/doh/runner.html.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/25/2025
The vulnerability described in CVE-2010-2274 represents a critical open redirect issue affecting multiple versions of the Dojo JavaScript toolkit across its 1.0.x through 1.4.x release lines. This flaw enables remote attackers to manipulate web application redirects by exploiting insecure handling of URL parameters within the framework's components, potentially leading to sophisticated phishing attacks and user deception. The vulnerability specifically impacts versions prior to the mentioned patches, making installations in these ranges particularly susceptible to exploitation.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization within the Dojo framework's redirect mechanisms. Attackers can craft malicious URLs that contain crafted redirect parameters, which when processed by the vulnerable components, cause the application to redirect users to attacker-controlled domains. The affected files include critical framework components such as iframe_history.html which handles browser history management, FLAudio.js and FLVideo.js which manage multimedia functionality, and various build scripts including build.js and buildUtil.js that handle development processes. The vulnerability also extends to doh/runner.html which serves as a test runner component, indicating the scope spans across both runtime and development environments.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is significant as it enables attackers to conduct sophisticated phishing campaigns by redirecting users from legitimate domains to malicious sites that appear to be part of the original application. This creates a high-risk scenario where users may unknowingly provide credentials or sensitive information to attackers. The vulnerability's presence in build scripts and development tools also means that attackers could potentially compromise development environments or inject malicious code during the build process. The attack surface is further expanded by the inclusion of multimedia components, suggesting that users could be redirected through various application entry points including media player interfaces and embedded content handlers.
Security professionals should consider this vulnerability in the context of CWE-601, which specifically addresses open redirect vulnerabilities in web applications. The attack vector aligns with ATT&CK technique T1566.001 which covers phishing through spearphishing attachments and links, making this vulnerability particularly dangerous in social engineering campaigns. Organizations should implement immediate mitigation strategies including updating to patched versions of Dojo framework, implementing strict input validation for all redirect parameters, and deploying web application firewalls to detect and block suspicious redirect patterns. Additionally, security awareness training should emphasize recognizing suspicious redirects and phishing attempts, while network monitoring should be enhanced to detect unusual redirect behavior in application traffic. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of input validation in web frameworks and highlights how seemingly innocuous components can become attack vectors when not properly secured against user-supplied data manipulation.