CVE-2024-1240: pyload Open Redirect — Exploit & Fix

Description

An open redirection vulnerability exists in pyload/pyload version 0.5.0. The vulnerability is due to improper handling of the 'next' parameter in the login functionality. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to redirect users to malicious sites, which can be used for phishing or other malicious activities. The issue is fixed in pyload-ng 0.5.0b3.dev79.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.1

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-601 CWE-601

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
pyload	pyload	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/pyload/pyload/commit/fe94451dcc2be90b3889e2fd9d07b483c8a6dccd

Exploits

https://huntr.com/bounties/eef9513d-ccc3-4030-b574-374c5e7b887e

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-1240? +

An open redirection vulnerability exists in pyload/pyload version 0.5.0. The vulnerability is due to improper handling of the 'next' parameter in the login functionality. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to redirect users to malicious sites, which can be used for phishing or other malicious activities. The issue is fixed in pyload-ng 0.5.0b3.dev79. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-1240? +

CVE-2024-1240 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.1 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-2024-1240? +

CVE-2024-1240 affects products from pyload, specifically: pyload. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-1240? +

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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