Vulnerability Description
Opencast is a free, open-source platform to support the management of educational audio and video content. Prior to Opencast 12.5, Opencast's Paella authentication page could be used to redirect to an arbitrary URL for authenticated users. The vulnerability allows attackers to redirect users to sites outside of one's Opencast install, potentially facilitating phishing attacks or other security issues. This issue is fixed in Opencast 12.5 and newer.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apereo | Opencast | < 12.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/opencast/opencast/commit/d2ce2321590f86b066a67e8c231cf68219aePatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/opencast/opencast/security/advisories/GHSA-r3qr-vwvg-43f7Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/opencast/opencast/commit/d2ce2321590f86b066a67e8c231cf68219aePatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/opencast/opencast/security/advisories/GHSA-r3qr-vwvg-43f7Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-41965?
CVE-2022-41965 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.7 (MEDIUM). Opencast is a free, open-source platform to support the management of educational audio and video content. Prior to Opencast 12.5, Opencast's Paella authentication page could be used to redirect to an...
How severe is CVE-2022-41965?
CVE-2022-41965 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-41965?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apereo Opencast.