Overview #

An Open Redirection vulnerability exists in OrangeForum version 1.4.0. The vulnerability allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary external websites.

Vulnerability Details #

Affected Versions: 1.4.0 and earlier

Root Cause: Insufficient validation of redirect URLs allows attackers to redirect users to malicious websites.

Exploitation Requirements #

• No authentication required
• Victim must click a crafted link

Impact #

Remote attackers can exploit this vulnerability to:

• Redirect users to phishing sites
• Steal user credentials via fake login pages
• Distribute malware

Proof of Concept #

Details available upon request.

Solution #

Upgrade to a patched version of OrangeForum that includes proper URL validation.

References #

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