CVE-2015-10052 in gibb-modul-151
Summary
by MITRE • 01/15/2023
** UNSUPPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED **** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in calesanz gibb-modul-151. This affects the function bearbeiten/login. The manipulation leads to open redirect. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The name of the patch is 88a517dc19443081210c804b655e72770727540d. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-218379. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/28/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2015-10052 represents a critical open redirect flaw within the calesanz gibb-modul-151 software component, specifically impacting the bearbeiten/login function. This classification as a problematic vulnerability indicates a significant security risk that could be exploited by malicious actors to manipulate user navigation and potentially execute phishing attacks. The open redirect vulnerability occurs when the application fails to properly validate or sanitize user input that influences redirect behavior, creating an avenue for attackers to redirect users to malicious websites. The vulnerability's remote exploitation capability means that attackers do not require physical access to the system or local network presence to initiate the attack, making it particularly dangerous in web-based environments where users interact with the application through standard web browsers.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation within the login function's redirect handling mechanism. When users attempt to access the bearbeiten/login functionality, the application processes redirect parameters without adequate sanitization or validation checks. This allows attackers to inject malicious URLs into the redirect parameter, which are then processed by the application and executed without proper verification. The vulnerability's classification as an open redirect issue aligns with CWE-601, which specifically addresses URL redirector abuse vulnerabilities where applications fail to validate redirect destinations. The attack vector operates through manipulation of the redirect parameter, where an attacker can craft a URL containing a malicious destination that appears legitimate to users, potentially leading to credential theft or malware distribution.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple redirection, creating potential pathways for more sophisticated attacks within the broader threat landscape. While the vulnerability itself may seem relatively contained, it can serve as a stepping stone for more severe attacks such as phishing campaigns or social engineering operations that leverage the trust users place in legitimate application interfaces. The vulnerability's remote exploitation capability means that attackers can target users from any location with internet access, significantly expanding the attack surface. According to ATT&CK framework category T1566, this vulnerability could be leveraged as part of a broader attack chain involving initial access through deceptive redirects, potentially leading to credential compromise or further system infiltration. The fact that this vulnerability only affects unsupported products significantly increases the risk profile, as affected organizations cannot rely on official vendor patches or security updates to address the flaw.
Organizations affected by this vulnerability must recognize that the lack of official support and patch availability creates a particularly challenging security landscape. The recommended mitigation approach involves applying the specific patch identified by the patch identifier 88a517dc19443081210c804b655e72770727540d, which would address the root cause of the redirect validation failure. However, given that the affected software is no longer supported, organizations should consider immediate migration to supported alternatives or implement additional security controls such as web application firewalls that can detect and block malicious redirect attempts. The vulnerability's designation as VDB-218379 indicates it has been catalogued in vulnerability databases, making it visible to threat actors who actively search for such weaknesses in legacy systems. Security teams should conduct thorough assessments of their application environments to identify all instances of this vulnerable software and implement compensating controls to protect against potential exploitation attempts.