CVE-2022-0697 in archivy
Summary
by MITRE • 03/07/2022
Open Redirect in GitHub repository archivy/archivy prior to 1.7.0.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/09/2022
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2022-0697 represents a critical open redirect flaw discovered in the archivy repository management system prior to version 1.7.0. This issue stems from inadequate input validation within the application's redirect handling mechanisms, specifically affecting the web application's ability to properly sanitize user-supplied URLs that are used for redirection purposes. The flaw allows malicious actors to craft specially formatted requests that could trick users into being redirected to arbitrary external domains, potentially facilitating phishing attacks or credential theft operations.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability resides in the application's parameter handling within the authentication and navigation components. When users interact with the archivy platform, certain parameters are processed to determine redirect destinations after authentication or specific user actions. The flaw occurs because the system fails to validate whether the redirect URL originates from an authorized domain or contains malicious redirection targets. This weakness aligns with CWE-601, which specifically addresses open redirect vulnerabilities where applications redirect users to untrusted domains without proper validation. The vulnerability demonstrates a classic lack of input sanitization and domain whitelisting mechanisms that should prevent unauthorized redirects to external resources.
The operational impact of CVE-2022-0697 extends beyond simple user inconvenience to pose significant security risks for organizations utilizing the archivy platform. Attackers could exploit this vulnerability to create convincing phishing pages that appear to originate from legitimate archivy instances, potentially capturing user credentials or sensitive information. The vulnerability particularly affects users who might be authenticated within the system, as the redirect could occur during critical operations such as login flows, password reset procedures, or access to sensitive repository content. This opens the door to various attack vectors including credential harvesting, session hijacking, and data exfiltration attempts that leverage the trust relationship between the user and the application.
Security practitioners should implement immediate mitigations including updating to archivy version 1.7.0 or later, which contains the necessary patches to address the open redirect vulnerability. Organizations should also consider implementing additional defensive measures such as domain whitelisting for all redirect destinations, implementing strict URL validation routines, and conducting regular security assessments of web application components. The mitigation strategy should align with ATT&CK technique T1566.002, which covers the use of phishing for credential access, as this vulnerability could significantly enhance the effectiveness of such attacks. Network monitoring should be enhanced to detect anomalous redirect patterns and suspicious traffic originating from the affected application. Additionally, user education programs should emphasize the importance of verifying redirect destinations before proceeding with authentication or sensitive operations. The vulnerability serves as a reminder of the critical importance of proper input validation and the implementation of secure coding practices to prevent common web application flaws that can be exploited by threat actors.