CVE-2024-27291: docassemble Open Redirect — Fix

Description

Docassemble is an expert system for guided interviews and document assembly. Prior to 1.4.97, it is possible to create a URL that acts as an open redirect. The vulnerability has been patched in version 1.4.97 of the master branch.

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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
jhpyle	docassemble	< 1.4.97

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/jhpyle/docassemble/commit/4801ac7ff7c90df00ac09523077930cdb6dea2aa https://github.com/jhpyle/docassemble/security/advisories/GHSA-7wxf-r2qv-9xwr https://github.com/jhpyle/docassemble/commit/4801ac7ff7c90df00ac09523077930cdb6dea2aa https://github.com/jhpyle/docassemble/security/advisories/GHSA-7wxf-r2qv-9xwr

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-27291? +

Docassemble is an expert system for guided interviews and document assembly. Prior to 1.4.97, it is possible to create a URL that acts as an open redirect. The vulnerability has been patched in version 1.4.97 of the master branch. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-27291? +

CVE-2024-27291 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-2024-27291? +

CVE-2024-27291 affects products from jhpyle, specifically: docassemble. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-27291? +

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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