# CVE-2018-1000671: sympa: sympa version 6.2.16 and later contains a CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect') vulnerability...

CVE-2018-1000671 is fixed in sympa on 1 platform by sympa 6.2.24~dfsg-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 (version 6.2.24~dfsg-1ubuntu0.1~esm1), released May 27, 2020. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-1000671
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Medium)
- EPSS: 0.0344
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Sep 6, 2018

## Description

sympa version 6.2.16 and later contains a CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect') vulnerability in The "referer" parameter of the wwsympa.fcgi login action. that can result in Open redirection and reflected XSS via data URIs. This attack appear to be exploitable via Victim's browser must follow a URL supplied by the attacker. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in none available.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | sympa Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 6.2.24~dfsg-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 | [sympa 6.2.24~dfsg-1ubuntu0.1~esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-sympa-6.2.24-dfsg-1ubuntu0.1-esm1.md) | May 27, 2020 |

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