CVE-2020-15233

OAuth2 Redirect URL validity does not respect query parameters and character casing for loopback addresses

Description

ORY Fosite is a security first OAuth2 & OpenID Connect framework for Go. In Fosite from version 0.30.2 and before version 0.34.1, there is an issue in which an an attacker can override the registered redirect URL by performing an OAuth flow and requesting a redirect URL that is to the loopback adapter. Attackers can provide both custom URL query parameters to their loopback redirect URL, as well as actually overriding the host of the registered redirect URL. These attacks are only applicable in scenarios where the attacker has access over the loopback interface. This vulnerability has been patched in ORY Fosite v0.34.1.

Categories

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.26%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: ory fosite
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-15233?
CVE-2020-15233 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-15233?
To fix CVE-2020-15233, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2020-15233 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-15233 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-15233?
CVE-2020-15233 affects ory fosite.
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