CVE-2019-5915: Medium severity openam vulnerability

Published Feb 13, 2019
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Updated

Open redirect vulnerability in OpenAM (Open Source Edition) 13.0 allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via a specially crafted page.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Osstech Openam>=13.0<=13.0.0-137

Event History

Feb 13, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:29 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-5915?

CVE-2019-5915 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote exploitation and phishing attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-5915?

To mitigate CVE-2019-5915, update OpenAM to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2019-5915?

CVE-2019-5915 affects users of OpenAM version 13.0 and prior, specifically those without the necessary patches.

4

What kind of attacks can be performed using CVE-2019-5915?

CVE-2019-5915 can be exploited by attackers to redirect users to malicious websites for phishing attacks.

5

Is CVE-2019-5915 easy to exploit?

The exploitation of CVE-2019-5915 is relatively straightforward, allowing attackers to craft links that can lead to arbitrary redirects.

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