CVE-2014-8489: Medium severity pingfederate vulnerability

Published Dec 12, 2014
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Updated

Open redirect vulnerability in startSSO.ping in the SP Endpoints in Ping Identity PingFederate 6.10.1 allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via a URL in the TargetResource parameter.

Affected Software

1 affected component
pingidentity Pingfederate=6.10.1

Event History

Dec 12, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-8489?

CVE-2014-8489 has a medium severity rating as it allows attackers to conduct phishing attacks through an open redirect.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-8489?

To fix CVE-2014-8489, update PingFederate to a version that is not affected by this vulnerability, as security patches are usually released by the vendor.

3

What systems are impacted by CVE-2014-8489?

CVE-2014-8489 specifically affects PingFederate version 6.10.1 and allows potential attackers to redirect users.

4

What type of attack can be performed with CVE-2014-8489?

Attackers can exploit CVE-2014-8489 to perform open redirect attacks, enabling phishing or redirection to malicious websites.

5

Is CVE-2014-8489 exploitable remotely?

Yes, CVE-2014-8489 is exploitable remotely since it involves URL manipulation via the TargetResource parameter.

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