DRUPAL-CONTRIB-2019-063 The External Link Filter module provides an input filter that replaces external links by a local link that redirects to the target URL.

Not scored Published

An attacker can craft malicious links that redirect users to unintended external sites, potentially facilitating phishing attacks.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
Available

What is DRUPAL-CONTRIB-2019-063?

DRUPAL-CONTRIB-2019-063 is a vulnerability in drupal/elf, published on 14 Aug 2019. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

The External Link Filter module provides an input filter that replaces external links by a local link that redirects to the target URL.

The module did not have protection for the Redirect URL to go where content authors intended.

Which versions are affected by DRUPAL-CONTRIB-2019-063?

Linux distribution packages (1)
drupal/elf Packagist:https://packages.drupal.org/8All versions1.2.0

How do I fix DRUPAL-CONTRIB-2019-063?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is DRUPAL-CONTRIB-2019-063 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of DRUPAL-CONTRIB-2019-063 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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