CVE-2019-6025 Open redirect in Movable Type series

Medium 6.1 Published 26 Dec 2019 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can redirect users to arbitrary websites for phishing via crafted URLs in Movable Type CMS.

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-2019-6025?

CVE-2019-6025 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Six Apart Ltd Movable Type series, published on 26 Dec 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

Open redirect vulnerability in Movable Type series Movable Type 7 r.4602 (7.1.3) and earlier (Movable Type 7), Movable Type 6.5.0 and 6.5.1 (Movable Type 6.5), Movable Type 6.3.9 and earlier (Movable Type 6.3.x, 6.2.x, 6.1.x, 6.0.x), Movable Type Advanced 7 r.4602 (7.1.3) and earlier (Movable Type 7), Movable Type Advanced 6.5.0 and 6.5.1 (Movable Type 6.5), Movable Type Advanced 6.3.9 and earlier (Movable Type 6.3.x, 6.2.x, 6.1.x, 6.0.x), Movable Type Premium 1.24 and earlier (Movable Type Premium), and Movable Type Premium (Advanced Edition) 1.24 and earlier (Movable Type Premium) allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via a specially crafted URL.

Weakness: CWE-601

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-6025?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sixapart Movable Type.

How do I fix CVE-2019-6025?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-6025 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2019-6025 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-6025 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cc2h-7vfw-mgxv.