Published:2012/11/02 Last Updated:2012/11/02
JVN#55398821
Pebble vulnerable to open redirect
Overview
Pebble contains an open redirect vulnerability.
Products Affected
- Pebble versions prior to 2.6.4
Description
Pebble is an open source weblog system. Pebble contains an open redirect vulnerability.
Impact
When accessing a specially crafted URL, the user may be redirected to an arbitrary website. As a result, the user may become a victim of a phishing attack.
Solution
Update the software
Update to the latest version according to the information provided by the developer.
Vendor Status
| Vendor | Link |
| Pebble | Pebble - Overview |
References
JPCERT/CC Addendum
Vulnerability Analysis by JPCERT/CC
Analyzed on 2012.11.02
| Measures | Conditions | Severity |
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| Access Required | can be attacked over the Internet using packets |
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| Authentication | anonymous or no authentication (IP addresses do not count) |
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| User Interaction Required | the user must be convinced to take a standard action that does not feel harmful to most users, such as click on a link or view a file |
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| Exploit Complexity | the user must be convinced to take a difficult or suspicious action. If the honest user must have elevated privileges, they are likely to be more suspiciouse |
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Credit
Takahisa Kishiya reported this vulnerability to IPA.
JPCERT/CC coordinated with the developer under Information Security Early Warning Partnership.
Other Information
| JPCERT Alert | |
| JPCERT Reports | |
| CERT Advisory |
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| CPNI Advisory |
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| TRnotes |
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| CVE |
CVE-2012-5170 |
| JVN iPedia |
JVNDB-2012-000100 |
Update History
- 2012/11/02
- Information under the section "Other Information" was modified.