CVE-2024-7211 in 1E
Summary
by MITRE • 08/01/2024
The Identity Server used by 1E Platform could enable URL redirection to untrusted sites.
Note: The Identity Server on 1E Platform has been updated with the necessary patch.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/19/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-7211 affects the Identity Server component within the 1E Platform ecosystem, representing a significant security risk that could compromise user authentication flows and potentially lead to unauthorized access. This issue stems from improper validation of redirect URLs within the authentication system, creating an avenue for malicious actors to manipulate user navigation during the authentication process. The 1E Platform serves as a comprehensive endpoint management solution that requires robust identity verification mechanisms to protect enterprise environments from unauthorized access attempts.
The technical flaw manifests in the Identity Server's handling of URL redirection parameters during authentication workflows, where the system fails to adequately validate or sanitize redirect URLs before processing them. This vulnerability falls under the category of open redirect vulnerabilities as defined by CWE-601, where an application redirects users to external domains without proper validation of the target URL. The flaw allows attackers to craft malicious redirect URLs that could lead users to phishing sites or malicious domains that appear to be legitimate 1E Platform services, thereby enabling social engineering attacks that bypass normal security controls.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple redirect manipulation, as it creates potential entry points for more sophisticated attacks including credential theft, session hijacking, and man-in-the-middle attacks. When users are redirected to malicious sites during authentication, attackers can capture credentials or session tokens, effectively compromising the entire authentication chain. This vulnerability directly impacts the principle of least privilege and can undermine the trust model that the 1E Platform establishes with its users, potentially allowing unauthorized individuals to gain access to endpoint management systems and associated enterprise resources. The risk is particularly elevated in enterprise environments where the 1E Platform manages critical endpoint infrastructure and security policies.
Security practitioners should implement immediate mitigations including validating all redirect URLs against a predefined whitelist of trusted domains, implementing strict URL validation mechanisms, and ensuring that any redirect parameters passed to the Identity Server are properly sanitized. Organizations should also consider implementing additional monitoring for suspicious redirect patterns and establish incident response procedures for detecting potential exploitation attempts. The vulnerability aligns with attack patterns documented in the MITRE ATT&CK framework under the technique of credential access and initial access phases, where attackers leverage authentication system weaknesses to gain unauthorized access. The patch provided by 1E addresses the core validation issue by implementing proper URL sanitization and domain verification mechanisms that prevent redirection to untrusted domains, thereby eliminating the attack vector while maintaining legitimate redirect functionality for authorized users within the platform ecosystem.