CVE-2026-32824 in dataCycle-CORE
Summary
by MITRE • 07/20/2026
dataCycle is a data management system for centrally storing, managing, searching, finding, and distributing data. In dataCycle-CORE, the module handling core processing and framework rules, before and including version 25.07.3, a low-privileged authenticated API user can supply `forwardToUrl` and `redirectUrl` values when triggering password reset or confirmation flows. Those values are then embedded into the outgoing email workflow without host allowlisting. This creates two related abuse paths: - password reset or confirmation links can be sent to a victim with the token already attached to an attacker-controlled `forwardToUrl` - after a legitimate password reset completes, the browser is redirected to attacker-controlled `redirectUrl`
In practice, this can be used for phishing, token capture, confirmation hijacking, or steering a victim from a trusted email into an attacker domain. This is patched in version 26.06.08.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/20/2026
This vulnerability exists within dataCycle-CORE's authentication workflow processing module where low-privileged authenticated users can manipulate URL parameters during password reset and confirmation processes. The flaw stems from insufficient input validation and sanitization of forwardToUrl and redirectUrl parameters that are embedded directly into outgoing email templates without proper host allowlisting mechanisms. This represents a classic case of insecure direct object reference vulnerability that allows attackers to manipulate the destination URLs within authentication flows, creating opportunities for malicious redirection and credential harvesting attacks.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability leverages the legitimate email workflow system where password reset and confirmation emails are generated with embedded links containing authentication tokens. When an attacker supplies malicious forwardToUrl values during the password reset initiation, they can craft emails that appear legitimate to victims but redirect them to attacker-controlled domains. Similarly, the redirectUrl parameter allows for post-authentication redirection to malicious endpoints. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-601 and CWE-20, specifically addressing insecure URL redirection and improper input validation issues within web applications. The flaw enables attackers to bypass normal authentication security controls by exploiting the trust relationship between the email system and user expectations.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple phishing attempts to encompass sophisticated attack vectors including token capture, confirmation hijacking, and social engineering campaigns. Attackers can orchestrate multi-stage attacks where victims receive legitimate-looking emails from trusted dataCycle domains but are redirected to attacker-controlled sites designed to harvest credentials or inject malicious content. The vulnerability also enables confirmation hijacking where attackers can intercept and redirect the confirmation process, potentially allowing unauthorized access to user accounts. This creates a significant risk for organizations using dataCycle as their primary data management platform, particularly those with high-value datasets or sensitive information that requires robust authentication controls.
Mitigation strategies should focus on implementing strict host allowlisting for all URL parameters used in email workflows, with comprehensive input validation and sanitization of all external URLs before embedding them into authentication emails. Organizations should enforce mandatory domain whitelisting for forwardToUrl and redirectUrl parameters, ensuring only pre-approved domains can be referenced within the system. Additionally, implementing proper session management and token validation mechanisms will help prevent unauthorized access even if redirection attacks succeed. The patch in version 26.06.08 addresses these issues through enhanced input validation, host allowlisting enforcement, and improved email template security controls. Security teams should also implement monitoring for unusual redirection patterns and conduct regular security assessments to identify similar vulnerabilities in other authentication workflows. This vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of validating all user-supplied inputs in authentication systems and maintaining strict controls over URL redirection mechanisms as outlined in the mitre ATT&CK framework's credential access and defense evasion techniques.