CVE-2023-41609

Summary

CVE-2023-41609 represents a critical open redirect vulnerability in CouchCMS version 2.3. This issue lies in the sanitize_url() function, where maliciously crafted URLs can bypass intended restrictions. An attacker can capitalize on this flaw to redirect unsuspecting users to harmful websites, potentially leading to data theft, phishing, or other cyberattacks. Organizations running CouchCMS 2.3 are advised to apply the available patch or update to mitigate this risk.

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