CVE-2024-24808: pyLoad open redirect vulnerability due to improper validation of the is_safe_url function

Published Feb 5, 2024
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Updated

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

2 affected componentsFixes available
pip/pyload-ng<0.5.0b3.dev79
0.5.0b3.dev79
pyload pyload<=0.5.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade pip/pyload-ng to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0.5.0b3.dev79
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade pyload/pyload to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch fe94451

Event History

Feb 5, 2024
Advisory Published
via GitHub·11:23 PM
Feb 6, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:17 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:17 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-24808?

CVE-2024-24808 is categorized as a medium severity vulnerability due to its open redirect nature.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-24808?

To fix CVE-2024-24808, update pyload-ng to version 0.5.0b3.dev79 or later.

3

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.

4

Which versions of pyload are affected by CVE-2024-24808?

CVE-2024-24808 affects pyload versions up to and including 0.5.0.

5

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.

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