CVE-2025-61669: jupyter_server next parameter open redirect can redirect users to external domains

Published May 5, 2026
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Updated

### Summary The `?next=...` URL query parameter has an open redirection vulnerability. In `jupyter_server<=2.17.0`, this URL query parameter allows redirection to arbitrary external domains, which can be exploited to facilitate phishing attacks on server users. ### Details The vulnerability is caused by insufficient validation in the `LoginFormHandler._redirect_safe()` method. - Source code reference: https://github.com/jupyter-server/jupyter_server/blob/987ebdd5e188cdc49751b01a0d6782d686492a53/jupyter_server/auth/login.py#L33-L76 This vulnerability was originally reported by Noriaki Iwasaki. All discovery credit goes to them. ### PoC 1. Navigate to `http://localhost:8888/login?next=///google.com` 2. Observe that the user is redirected to `google.com` despite it being an external domain. The external domain passed in the `?next` parameter may be replaced with a malicious lookalike to facilitate phishing attacks. Jupyter Server deployments served on a public domain are especially vulnerable, as `prod.company.com` may be redirected to a look-alike URL such as `prod.company.dev`. ### Impact This vulnerability affects all users, especially enterprise users who work with sensitive/confidential data. ### Patches Jupyter Server 2.18+ ### Workaround None.

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
pypi/jupyter_server<=2.17.0
pip/jupyter-server<=2.17.0
2.18.0
jupyter Jupyter Server<2.18.0

Event History

May 5, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:28 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:28 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Advisory Published
via GitHub·04:32 PM
Data Sourced
via GitHub·04:32 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-61669?

CVE-2025-61669 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to facilitate open redirection attacks.

2

How can CVE-2025-61669 be exploited?

CVE-2025-61669 can be exploited by manipulating the `?next=...` URL parameter to redirect users to malicious external domains.

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How do I fix CVE-2025-61669?

To fix CVE-2025-61669, upgrade to jupyter_server version 2.18.0 or later.

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What versions of jupyter_server are affected by CVE-2025-61669?

CVE-2025-61669 affects jupyter_server versions up to and including 2.17.0.

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What is the impact of CVE-2025-61669 on users?

The impact of CVE-2025-61669 on users includes potential phishing and exposure to malicious websites due to unauthorized redirection.

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