CVE-2020-29498 : Security Advisory and Response

Dell Wyse Management Suite versions prior to 3.1 contain an open redirect vulnerability that could be exploited by a remote attacker for phishing attacks.

Understanding CVE-2020-29498

Dell Wyse Management Suite versions prior to 3.1 are susceptible to an open redirect vulnerability that poses a medium severity risk.

What is CVE-2020-29498?

The vulnerability allows remote unauthenticated attackers to redirect users to malicious websites by manipulating crafted URLs, potentially leading to phishing attacks.

The Impact of CVE-2020-29498

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Network
Base Score: 6.1 (Medium)
Confidentiality and Integrity Impact: Low
User Interaction: Required
Scope: Changed
Privileges Required: None
Exploitation could lead to phishing attacks and unauthorized redirection of users to malicious sites.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-29498

Dell Wyse Management Suite's vulnerability details and affected systems.

Vulnerability Description

CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect')
Versions Affected: < 3.1

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Wyse Management Suite
Vendor: Dell
Versions: < 3.1 (unspecified)

Exploitation Mechanism

Remote unauthenticated attackers exploit the vulnerability by tricking users into clicking on malicious links, redirecting them to arbitrary URLs.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2020-29498.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Dell Wyse Management Suite to version 3.1 or higher.
Educate users to avoid clicking on suspicious links.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor and update software for security patches.
Implement email and web filtering to prevent phishing attacks.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches promptly to mitigate the risk of open redirect vulnerabilities.