CVE-2023-49438

Summary

CVE-2023-49438 is a newly disclosed vulnerability affecting the Flask-Security-Too package in Python, version 5.3.2 and below. This issue involves an open redirect vulnerability in the /login and /register routes. Attackers can exploit this weakness by crafting malicious URLs containing the ?next parameter, deceitfully redirecting unsuspecting users to hazardous websites. This flaw poses a significant risk, as it enables potential data exfiltration and phishing attacks. Users are advised to upgrade their Flask-Security-Too package to the latest version to mitigate this exposure.

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