CVE-2022-36028CWE-601

BigBlueButton Greenlight Open Redirect vulnerability

Critical · published April 25, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.1
EPSS
0%
Percentile
28.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 The login page might just send you anywhere, and that’s not good news! An open redirect vulnerability in Greenlight allows attackers to reroute users like a misdirected taxi driver. 🔥 Think of it like a hotel reception that sends guests to the wrong room without checking the reservation. You might end up in a stranger's suite instead of your own, leading to all sorts of trouble! An attacker could exploit this flaw to redirect users to malicious sites, potentially compromising sensitive information or spreading phishing attacks. This could lead to a complete breach of user trust and data security—absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel reception that sends guests to the wrong room without checking the reservation. You might end up in a stranger's suite instead of your own, leading to all sorts of trouble! The flaw exists in versions prior to 2.13.0, where the `return_to` cookie value isn't properly checked, allowing attackers to manipulate the redirect target after login.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this flaw to redirect users to malicious sites, potentially compromising sensitive information or spreading phishing attacks. This could lead to a complete breach of user trust and data security—absolutely devastating! Upgrade to Greenlight version 2.13.0 or later immediately to close this vulnerability. Regularly audit your cookie handling practices to prevent similar issues in the future! You're on it! Follow these steps, and you’ll be the hero of your security team! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.1 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00362 · 28.8th percentile
Weakness
CWE-601 · URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect')
Published
2024-04-25T20:36Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 25 APR 20:36Z
    BigBlueButton Greenlight Open Redirect vulnerability
    cvelistv5