SYM_CS_0013 - SymbioticSec/Symbiotic-Vulnerability-Database GitHub Wiki

URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect')

Property Value
Language csharp
Severity medium
CWE CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect')
OWASP A01:2021 - Broken Access Control
Confidence Level Low
Impact Level Medium
Likelihood Level Medium

Description

The application redirects users to a URL specified by a query parameter without verifying if itโ€™s a safe, local address. This allows attackers to craft links that send users to malicious websites.

Impact

Exploiting this flaw, attackers can trick users into leaving your site for phishing pages or other harmful destinations, potentially leading to credential theft, loss of user trust, and reputational damage to your organization.