Automattic · Report #2812583
Open redirect via redirect_to parameter in tumblr.com
Validstatus
lowseverity
51upvotes
5 Nov 2024disclosed
How it was found
Summary:
URL redirection is sometimes used as a part of phishing attacks that confuse visitors about which web site they are visiting.
Platform(s) Affected:
Website
Steps To Reproduce:
- open any browser
- enter https://www.tumblr.com/logout?redirect_to=https://evil.com%5C%40www.tumblr.com
Supporting Material/References:
video attached
Impact
A remote attacker can redirect users from your website to a specified URL. This problem may assist an attacker to conduct phishing attacks, trojan distribution, spammers.