CVE-2024-24808: pyLoad open redirect vulnerability due to improper validation of the is_safe_url function
Summary Open redirect vulnerability due to incorrect validation of input values when redirecting users after login.
Details pyload is validating URLs via the getredirecturl function when redirecting users at login. !301715649-f533db41-d0bd-44f7-8735-be1887fbd06c
The URL entered in the next variable goes through the issafeurl function, where a lack of validation can redirect the user to an arbitrary domain. !301715667-2819b1d3-8a14-42f4-89c8-3d2fa84fc309
The documentation in the urllib library shows that improper URLs are recognized as relative paths when using the urlparse function. (https://docs.python.org/3/library/urllib.parse.html#urllib.parse.urlparse)
For example, When an unusual URL like https:///example.com is entered, urlparse interprets it as a relative path, but in the actual request it is converted to https://example.com due to url normalization.
PoC 1. In the next variable, insert the URL to which you want to redirect the user. !301715949-bb1451eb-5e84-451d-83b4-5c3e204d1df7
2. Check that it is possible to bypass url validation and redirect users to an arbitrary url. !301715824-3de6584a-878d-4ec4-a3d5-a34d11c6c0ac !301716107-ba5ab7b9-7aa8-4b7a-8924-eba82442b4c3
Impact An attacker can use this vulnerability to redirect users to malicious websites, which can be used for phishing and similar attacks.
Other sources
pyLoad is an open-source Download Manager written in pure Python. There is an open redirect vulnerability due to incorrect validation of input values when redirecting users after login. pyLoad is validating URLs via the getredirecturl function when redirecting users at login. This vulnerability has been patched with commit fe94451.
— NVD
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
pip/pyload-ngto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 0.5.0b3.dev79 - Upgrade
Upgrade
pyload/pyloadto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Patch fe94451
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-24808?
CVE-2024-24808 is categorized as a medium severity vulnerability due to its open redirect nature.
How do I fix CVE-2024-24808?
To fix CVE-2024-24808, update pyload-ng to version 0.5.0b3.dev79 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-24808?
CVE-2024-24808 is an open redirect vulnerability caused by improper validation of input during user redirection.
Which versions of pyload are affected by CVE-2024-24808?
CVE-2024-24808 affects pyload versions up to and including 0.5.0.
How can CVE-2024-24808 be exploited?
CVE-2024-24808 can be exploited if an attacker manipulates the redirect URL, potentially leading users to malicious sites.