CVE-2017-5571 Open redirect in n/a

Medium 6.1 Published Updated

Remote attackers can redirect users to malicious sites via the FlexNet Publisher lmadmin component, facilitating phishing attacks against Citrix License Server 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
None listed

What is CVE-2017-5571?

CVE-2017-5571 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Mar 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

Open redirect vulnerability in the lmadmin component in Flexera FlexNet Publisher (aka Flex License Manager) 11.14.1 and earlier, as used in Citrix License Server for Windows and the Citrix License Server VPX, allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via unspecified vectors.

Weakness: CWE-601

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-5571?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Flexerasoftware Flexnet Publisher.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5571?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-5571 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2017-5571 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-5571 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5mwv-vrx3-5pvv.

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