CVE-2018-7674: IDM URL Redirection attack

Published Mar 28, 2018
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Updated

The NetIQ Identity Manager user console, in versions prior to 4.7, is susceptible to URL redirection.

Affected Software

1 affected component
NetIQ Identity Manager<=4.6

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade NetIQ Identity Manager user console to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.7

Event History

Mar 28, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-7674?

CVE-2018-7674 is rated as medium severity due to its potential impact on user redirection.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-7674?

To mitigate CVE-2018-7674, upgrade to NetIQ Identity Manager version 4.7 or later.

3

What versions of NetIQ Identity Manager are affected by CVE-2018-7674?

NetIQ Identity Manager versions prior to 4.7, specifically up to version 4.6, are affected by CVE-2018-7674.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-7674?

CVE-2018-7674 is a URL redirection vulnerability that can potentially be exploited to redirect users to malicious sites.

5

Is there a way to prevent exploitation of CVE-2018-7674 without upgrading?

While upgrading is the recommended solution, applying strict input validation on URLs may help mitigate the risk of CVE-2018-7674.

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