CVE-2022-41965

Opencast Authenticated OpenRedirect Vulnerability

Description

Opencast is a free, open-source platform to support the management of educational audio and video content. Prior to Opencast 12.5, Opencast's Paella authentication page could be used to redirect to an arbitrary URL for authenticated users. The vulnerability allows attackers to redirect users to sites outside of one's Opencast install, potentially facilitating phishing attacks or other security issues. This issue is fixed in Opencast 12.5 and newer.

Category

5.7
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.06%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: opencast opencast
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/opencast/opencast/security/advisories/GHSA-r3qr-vwvg-43f7 third party advisory
https://github.com/opencast/opencast/commit/d2ce2321590f86b066a67e8c231cf68219aea017 third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-41965?
CVE-2022-41965 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-41965?
To fix CVE-2022-41965, 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-2022-41965 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-41965 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-2022-41965?
CVE-2022-41965 affects opencast opencast.
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