CVE-2021-45408 : Security Advisory and Response

A description of an Open Redirect vulnerability in SeedDMS 6.0.15.

Understanding CVE-2021-45408

Details about the Open Redirect vulnerability in SeedDMS 6.0.15.

What is CVE-2021-45408?

An Open Redirect vulnerability in SeedDMS 6.0.15 allows remote malicious users to redirect users to malicious sites using the "referuri" parameter.

The Impact of CVE-2021-45408

Remote attackers can manipulate user redirection leading to phishing attacks.
It poses a risk of users being directed to malicious websites unknowingly.

Technical Details of CVE-2021-45408

Insight into the technical aspects of CVE-2021-45408.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability exists in out.Login.php in SeedDMS 6.0.15, allowing unauthorized redirection.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Version: SeedDMS 6.0.15
All versions before the fix are vulnerable.

Exploitation Mechanism

Remote attackers exploit the vulnerability by manipulating the "referuri" parameter to redirect users maliciously.

Mitigation and Prevention

Measures to mitigate and prevent exploitation of CVE-2021-45408.

Immediate Steps to Take

Implement input validation to filter out malicious redirect URLs.
Educate users about phishing techniques and suspicious link identification.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regular security training for users and developers on identifying and reporting vulnerabilities.
Periodic security audits to identify and patch such vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Apply the latest security patches provided by SeedDMS to fix the Open Redirect vulnerability in version 6.0.15.