Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
OpenCATS 0.9.6 has an input-validation flaw in GET parameters that can turn an open redirect into template injection exposure. Business impact appears limited but real: an attacker with low privileges and user interaction may affect confidentiality and integrity. No availability impact is described.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate web application risk. Prioritize if OpenCATS 0.9.6 supports recruiting or HR workflows exposed beyond trusted internal users. It is not KEV-listed and no active exploitation is cited.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-601 in OpenCATS 0.9.6: improper validation of user-supplied GET parameters enabling open redirect and template injection exposure. CVSS 3.1 is 5.4: network attack vector, low complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, changed scope, low confidentiality and integrity impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to organizations running OpenCATS 0.9.6. Risk is higher when the application is reachable by untrusted users or exposed to the internet. The source bundle does not identify other affected versions or products.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not report active exploitation, and CISA KEV status is false. Exploitation is not described as unauthenticated; the CVSS vector indicates low privileges and user interaction are required.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse: the CVE record gives affected product/version, CWE, CVSS vector, and Tenable advisory reference. The bundle does not provide proof-of-concept details, exploitation evidence, or a named fixed version. Avoid broad version assumptions.
Mitigation direction
- Identify whether OpenCATS 0.9.6 is deployed anywhere in the environment.
- Check OpenCATS and Tenable guidance for vendor-confirmed remediation or upgrade direction.
- Restrict OpenCATS access to trusted users and networks where operationally feasible.
- Review maintained forks for strict GET parameter validation and template-rendering safeguards.
- Monitor application logs for unusual redirect behavior or malformed GET parameters.
Validation and detection
- Inventory OpenCATS deployments and confirm exact running versions.
- Confirm whether any OpenCATS instance is internet-accessible.
- Verify access controls require authentication for exposed OpenCATS workflows.
- Review logs for suspicious redirect-related requests and anomalous template errors.
- Track vendor or advisory updates because the source bundle lacks patch details.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.4 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N2.32.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.4MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2023-8CVE reference
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CWE details
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URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect')
URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.