CVE-2022-41965: Opencast Authenticated OpenRedirect Vulnerability

Published Nov 28, 2022
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Updated

Opencast is a free, open-source platform to support the management of educational audio and video content. Prior to Opencast 12.5, Opencast's Paella authentication page could be used to redirect to an arbitrary URL for authenticated users. The vulnerability allows attackers to redirect users to sites outside of one's Opencast install, potentially facilitating phishing attacks or other security issues. This issue is fixed in Opencast 12.5 and newer.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Apereo Opencast<12.5

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade opencast to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 12.5

Event History

Nov 28, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-41965?

CVE-2022-41965 is a vulnerability in Opencast, an open-source platform for managing educational audio and video content.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-41965?

CVE-2022-41965 has a severity rating of medium.

3

How does CVE-2022-41965 affect Opencast?

CVE-2022-41965 affects Opencast versions before 12.5.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-41965?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2022-41965 by redirecting users to a malicious website through Opencast's Paella authentication page.

5

Is there a fix for CVE-2022-41965?

Yes, the vulnerability has been fixed in Opencast version 12.5.

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