CVE-2017-1000163 Phoenix Arbitrary URL Redirect
Attackers can redirect users to malicious sites via unvalidated URLs, facilitating phishing attacks against Phoenix Framework applications.
- 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-2017-1000163?
CVE-2017-1000163 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Nov 2017. 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
The Phoenix Framework versions 1.0.0 through 1.0.4, 1.1.0 through 1.1.6, 1.2.0, 1.2.2 and 1.3.0-rc.0 are vulnerable to unvalidated URL redirection, which may result in phishing or social engineering attacks.
Weakness: CWE-601
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-1000163?
6 open source packages ship an affected version, including phoenix. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
phoenix Hex | All versions | 1.0.6 |
phoenix Hex | All versions | 1.0.6 |
phoenix Hex | From 1.1.0 | 1.1.8 |
phoenix Hex | From 1.1.0 | 1.1.8 |
phoenix Hex | From 1.2.0 | 1.2.3 |
phoenix Hex | From 1.2.0 | 1.2.3 |
Products include Phoenixframework Phoenix.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1000163?
Upgrade phoenix to a fixed version for your release line: 1.0.6, 1.1.8 or 1.2.3.
Is CVE-2017-1000163 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2017-1000163 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cmfh-8f8r-fj96.