CVE-2020-36845: security Open Redirect — Exploit

Description

The KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training application before 2020-01-10 contains a redirect function that does not validate the destination URL before redirecting. The response has a SCRIPT element that sets window.location.href to an arbitrary https URL.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-601 CWE-601

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
knowbe4	security_awareness_training	< 2020-01-10

References

Exploits

https://www.doyler.net/security-not-included/knowbe4-vulnerabilities

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-36845? +

The KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training application before 2020-01-10 contains a redirect function that does not validate the destination URL before redirecting. The response has a SCRIPT element that sets window.location.href to an arbitrary https URL. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2020-36845? +

CVE-2020-36845 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.3 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-36845? +

CVE-2020-36845 affects products from knowbe4, specifically: security_awareness_training. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2020-36845? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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