CVE-2022-36028: BigBlueButton Greenlight Open Redirect vulnerability

Published Apr 25, 2024
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Updated

Greenlight is an end-user interface for BigBlueButton servers. Versions prior to 2.13.0 have an open redirect vulnerability in the Login page due to unchecked the value of the returnto cookie. Versions 2.13.0 contains a patch for the issue.

Affected Software

2 affected components
BigBlueButton Greenlight<2.13.0
BigBlueButton Greenlight<2.13.0

Event History

Apr 25, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:36 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:36 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-36028?

CVE-2022-36028 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for open redirects.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-36028?

To mitigate CVE-2022-36028, update your BigBlueButton Greenlight installation to version 2.13.0 or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2022-36028?

CVE-2022-36028 affects BigBlueButton Greenlight versions prior to 2.13.0.

4

What is an open redirect vulnerability as seen in CVE-2022-36028?

An open redirect vulnerability allows attackers to redirect users to arbitrary websites, potentially leading to phishing attacks.

5

Can CVE-2022-36028 be exploited without authentication?

Yes, CVE-2022-36028 can be exploited by unauthenticated users through the vulnerable login page.

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