CVE-2008-4162 Open redirect in n/a

Medium 4.3 Published 22 Sep 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can redirect users to malicious sites via the g_site_url parameter in NooMS, facilitating phishing attacks.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2008-4162?

CVE-2008-4162 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Sep 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Open redirect vulnerability in admin/auth.php in NooMS 1.1 allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via a URL in the g_site_url parameter.

Weakness: CWE-59

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4162?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Nooms Nooms.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4162?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-4162 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2008-4162 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-4162 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-v43w-xvv9-h2cv.