CVE-2012-4824: ibm lotus_notes_traveler Improper Input Validation

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2012-4824 is a medium (CVSS 5.8) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in ibm lotus_notes_traveler. EPSS estimates a 1.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 65.8% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.

Timeline

1. 08-10-2012
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 16-09-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

Open redirect vulnerability in servlet/traveler in IBM Lotus Notes Traveler 8.5.3 before 8.5.3.3 Interim Fix 1 allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via a URL in the redirectURL parameter.

• CWE-20Improper Input ValidationThe product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.