CVE-2021-43812: Open redirect in nextjs-auth0

Published Dec 16, 2021
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Updated

The Auth0 Next.js SDK is a library for implementing user authentication in Next.js applications. Versions before 1.6.2 do not filter out certain returnTo parameter values from the login url, which expose the application to an open redirect vulnerability. Users are advised to upgrade as soon as possible. There are no known workarounds for this issue.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Auth0 Nextjs-auth0 Node.js<1.6.2

Event History

Dec 16, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:20 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:20 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-43812?

CVE-2021-43812 is classified as an open redirect vulnerability with potential impact on application security.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-43812?

To resolve CVE-2021-43812, upgrade the Auth0 Next.js SDK to version 1.6.2 or later.

3

What does CVE-2021-43812 affect?

CVE-2021-43812 affects the Auth0 Next.js SDK versions prior to 1.6.2 used in Next.js applications.

4

What are the risks associated with CVE-2021-43812?

The open redirect vulnerability in CVE-2021-43812 can be exploited to redirect users to malicious URLs.

5

Is CVE-2021-43812 easy to exploit?

Yes, CVE-2021-43812 can be easily exploited by attackers to manipulate the login redirect process.

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