SimpleSAMLphp up to 1.15.1 URL redirect

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in SimpleSAMLphp up to 1.15.1 and classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the component URL Handler. Such manipulation leads to redirect. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2018-6520. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in SimpleSAMLphp up to 1.15.1. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is an unknown code of the component URL Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a redirect vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-601. A web application accepts a user-controlled input that specifies a link to an external site, and uses that link in a Redirect. This simplifies phishing attacks. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

SimpleSAMLphp before 1.15.2 allows remote attackers to bypass an open redirect protection mechanism via crafted authority data in a URL.

The bug was discovered 02/01/2018. The weakness was published 02/02/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at simplesamlphp.org. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2018-6520 since 02/01/2018. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1204.001.

Upgrading to version 1.15.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

Similar entries are available at VDB-112761, VDB-112759 and VDB-112756. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.7
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Redirect
CWE: CWE-601
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: SimpleSAMLphp 1.15.2

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02/01/2018 🔍
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01/01/2020 +697 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: simplesamlphp.org
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2018-6520 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-6520
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-112760
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Entryinfo

Created: 02/03/2018 09:03
Updated: 01/01/2020 09:44
Changes: 02/03/2018 09:03 (57), 01/01/2020 09:44 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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