CVE-2009-5020 Open redirect in n/a

Medium 5.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can redirect users to malicious sites via AWStats, facilitating phishing attacks against web analytics users.

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
Available

What is CVE-2009-5020?

CVE-2009-5020 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Dec 2010. 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 awredir.pl in AWStats before 6.95 allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via unspecified vectors.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-5020?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Awstats Awstats.

How do I fix CVE-2009-5020?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2009-5020 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-5020 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2009-5020, GHSA-wh75-j83p-2h8c.

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