Vulnerability Description
Open redirect vulnerability in views/auth_forms.py in OpenStack Dashboard (Horizon) Essex (2012.1) allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via a URL in the next parameter to auth/login/. NOTE: this issue was originally assigned CVE-2012-3542 by mistake.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openstack | Horizon | 2012.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50480Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/08/30/4
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/08/30/5
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55329
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1565-1
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/horizon/+bug/1039077
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78196
- https://github.com/openstack/horizon/commit/35eada8a27323c0f83c400177797927aba6bExploitPatch
- https://lists.launchpad.net/openstack/msg16278.html
- https://lists.launchpad.net/openstack/msg16281.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50480Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/08/30/4
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/08/30/5
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55329
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1565-1
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-3540?
CVE-2012-3540 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.8 (MEDIUM). Open redirect vulnerability in views/auth_forms.py in OpenStack Dashboard (Horizon) Essex (2012.1) allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via a U...
How severe is CVE-2012-3540?
CVE-2012-3540 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-3540?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openstack Horizon.