CVE-2019-4538 Open redirect in Security Directory Server
Remote attackers can exploit an open redirect in IBM Security Directory Server to spoof URLs and phish sensitive user information.
- 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-2019-4538?
CVE-2019-4538 is a high-severity vulnerability in IBM Security Directory Server, published on 2 Oct 2019. 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
IBM Security Directory Server 6.4.0 could allow a remote attacker to conduct phishing attacks, using an open redirect attack. By persuading a victim to visit a specially-crafted Web site, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to spoof the URL displayed to redirect a user to a malicious Web site that would appear to be trusted. This could allow the attacker to obtain highly sensitive information or conduct further attacks against the victim. IBM X-Force ID: 165660.
Weakness: CWE-601
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-4538?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Security Directory Server.
How do I fix CVE-2019-4538?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-4538 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2019-4538 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-4538 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in IBM Security Directory Server
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g9p5-gr7x-x74r.