CVE-2024-43794

OpenSearch Dashboards Security Plugin improper validation of nextUrl can lead to external redirect

Description

OpenSearch Dashboards Security Plugin adds a configuration management UI for the OpenSearch Security features to OpenSearch Dashboards. Improper validation of the nextUrl parameter can lead to external redirect on login to OpenSearch-Dashboards for specially crafted parameters. A patch is available in 1.3.19 and 2.16.0 for this issue.

References

Link	Tags
https://github.com/opensearch-project/security-dashboards-plugin/security/advisories/GHSA-3fph-6cqp-5mfc
https://github.com/opensearch-project/security-dashboards-plugin/commit/fc4f6a27c0c80881be9e8ed6b9259a25c3fa0e13

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-43794?: CVE-2024-43794 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-43794?: To fix CVE-2024-43794, 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-2024-43794 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-43794 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-2024-43794?: CVE-2024-43794 affects opensearch-project security-dashboards-plugin.

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Description

Category

CWE-601 – URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect')

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Frequently Asked Questions