CVE-2017-8989

A security vulnerability in HPE IceWall SSO Dfw 10.0 and 11.0 on RHEL, HP-UX, and Windows could be exploited remotely to allow URL Redirection

published August 6, 2018

CVSS
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EPSS
2%
Percentile
77.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A URL redirection vulnerability is lurking in HPE IceWall SSO Dfw 10.0 and 11.0, just waiting for an unsuspecting user to click! 🔗 Think of it like a sneaky travel agent who mistakenly reroutes your flight to a less desirable destination without your knowledge—your journey could end up somewhere you didn't intend! If exploited, an attacker could redirect users to malicious websites, potentially leading to phishing attacks or other nefarious activities. While this vulnerability isn't widely exploited yet, the possibility of being led astray is absolutely concerning!

Put simply

Think of it like a sneaky travel agent who mistakenly reroutes your flight to a less desirable destination without your knowledge—your journey could end up somewhere you didn't intend! This vulnerability allows an attacker to manipulate URL redirection within the HPE IceWall SSO, enabling potentially harmful links to be presented to users without proper authorization checks.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could redirect users to malicious websites, potentially leading to phishing attacks or other nefarious activities. While this vulnerability isn't widely exploited yet, the possibility of being led astray is absolutely concerning! To protect yourself, ensure that you’re running the latest version of HPE IceWall SSO, and review your configuration settings for URL redirection. Regularly audit your application for any unusual behaviors as well! You've got this! Stay proactive, and you’ll keep your security fortress intact! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01754 · 77.7th percentile
Published
2018-08-06T20:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 06 AUG 20:00Z
    A security vulnerability in HPE IceWall SSO Dfw 10.0 and 11.0 on RHEL, HP-UX, and Windows could be exploited remotely to allow URL Redirection
    cvelistv5