CVE-2023-28370: Medium severity tornado vulnerability

Published May 25, 2023
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Updated

Last updated 11 December 2024

Other sources

Open redirect vulnerability in Tornado versions 6.3.1 and earlier allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to redirect a user to an arbitrary web site and conduct a phishing attack by having user access a specially crafted URL.

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
pip/tornado<6.3.2
6.3.2
debian/python-tornado<=6.1.0-1
6.1.0-1+deb11u16.2.0-3+deb12u16.4.2-1
tornadoweb tornado<6.3.2

Event History

May 25, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Advisory Published
via GitHub·12:30 PM
Dec 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·03:13 PM
Description
Dec 15, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·03:13 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-28370?

CVE-2023-28370 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for phishing attacks through open redirection.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-28370?

To fix CVE-2023-28370, upgrade to Tornado version 6.3.2 or later.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2023-28370?

CVE-2023-28370 affects Tornado versions 6.3.1 and earlier.

4

Can CVE-2023-28370 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2023-28370 can be exploited by remote unauthenticated attackers.

5

What kind of attacks can CVE-2023-28370 facilitate?

CVE-2023-28370 can facilitate phishing attacks by redirecting users to malicious websites.

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