CVE-2023-0681: Rapid7 Nexpose Uncontrolled URL Redirect

Published Mar 20, 2023
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Updated

Rapid7 InsightVM versions 6.6.178 and lower suffers from an open redirect vulnerability, whereby an attacker has the ability to redirect the user to a site of the attacker’s choice using the ‘page’ parameter of the ‘data/console/redirect’ component of the application. This issue was resolved in the February, 2023 release of version 6.6.179.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Rapid7 InsightVM<6.6.179

Event History

Mar 20, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:26 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:26 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-0681?

CVE-2023-0681 is an open redirect vulnerability in Rapid7 InsightVM versions 6.6.178 and lower.

2

How does the open redirect vulnerability in Rapid7 InsightVM work?

The open redirect vulnerability in Rapid7 InsightVM allows an attacker to redirect users to a malicious site using the 'page' parameter of the 'data/console/redirect' component.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2023-0681?

CVE-2023-0681 has a severity of medium with a CVSS score of 6.1.

4

Which versions of Rapid7 InsightVM are affected by CVE-2023-0681?

Rapid7 InsightVM versions 6.6.178 and lower are affected by CVE-2023-0681.

5

How can I resolve the open redirect vulnerability in Rapid7 InsightVM?

To resolve the open redirect vulnerability, update Rapid7 InsightVM to version 6.6.179 or higher.

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