CVE-2024-1440: api manager Open Redirect — Fix

Description

An open redirection vulnerability exists in multiple WSO2 products due to improper validation of the multi-option URL in the authentication endpoint when multi-option authentication is enabled. A malicious actor can craft a valid link that redirects users to an attacker-controlled site. By exploiting this vulnerability, an attacker may trick users into visiting a malicious page, enabling phishing attacks to harvest sensitive information or perform other harmful actions.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.4

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-601 CWE-601

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
wso2	api_manager	All
wso2	api_manager	All
wso2	api_manager	All
wso2	identity_server	All
wso2	identity_server	All
wso2	identity_server	All
wso2	identity_server	All
wso2	identity_server	All
wso2	identity_server_as_key_manager	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://security.docs.wso2.com/en/latest/security-announcements/security-advisories/2024/WSO2-2024-3171/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-1440? +

An open redirection vulnerability exists in multiple WSO2 products due to improper validation of the multi-option URL in the authentication endpoint when multi-option authentication is enabled. A malicious actor can craft a valid link that redirects users to an attacker-controlled site. By exploiting this vulnerability, an attacker may trick users into visiting a malicious page, enabling phishing attacks to harvest sensitive information or perform other harmful actions. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.4 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-1440? +

CVE-2024-1440 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.4 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-2024-1440? +

CVE-2024-1440 affects products from wso2, specifically: api_manager, identity_server, identity_server_as_key_manager. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-1440? +

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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