Headline
CVE-2022-41965: Authenticated OpenRedirect Vulnerability
Opencast is a free, open-source platform to support the management of educational audio and video content. Prior to Opencast 12.5, Opencast’s Paella authentication page could be used to redirect to an arbitrary URL for authenticated users. The vulnerability allows attackers to redirect users to sites outside of one’s Opencast install, potentially facilitating phishing attacks or other security issues. This issue is fixed in Opencast 12.5 and newer.
Description
Prior to Opencast 12.5 Opencast’s Paella authentication page could be used to redirect to an arbitrary URL for authenticated users.
Impact
The vulnerability allows attackers to redirect users to sites outside of your Opencast install, potentially facilitating phishing attacks or other security issues.
Patches
This issue is fixed in Opencast 12.5 and newer
References
Patch fixing the issue
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**Description** Prior to Opencast 12.5 Opencast's Paella authentication page could be used to redirect to an arbitrary URL for authenticated users. **Impact** The vulnerability allows attackers to redirect users to sites outside of your Opencast install, potentially facilitating phishing attacks or other security issues. **Patches** This issue is fixed in Opencast 12.5 and newer **References** [Patch fixing the issue](https://github.com/opencast/opencast/commit/d2ce2321590f86b066a67e8c231cf68219aea017) **If you have any questions or comments about this advisory**: Open an issue in [our issue tracker](https://github.com/opencast/opencast/issues) Email us at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])