CVE-2015-6961
CVE-2015-6961 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Web2py with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-601.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
- CVSS v2: 5.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-601
- Affected product: Web2py
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Open redirect vulnerability in gluon/tools.py in Web2py 2.9.11 allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via a URL in the _next parameter to user/logout.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-6961?
- Open redirect vulnerability in gluon/tools.py in Web2py 2.9.11 allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via a URL in the _next parameter to user/logout.
- How severe is CVE-2015-6961?
- CVE-2015-6961 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2015-6961 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2015-6961?
- CVE-2015-6961 affects Web2py. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2015-6961?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2015-6961 published?
- CVE-2015-6961 was published on 2017-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/web2py/web2py/commit/e31a099cb3456fef471886339653430ae59056b0
- https://github.com/web2py/web2py/issues/731
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:web2py:web2py:2.9.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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