CVE-2022-41965

Name: CVE-2022-41965
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-11-28T21:15:10.51+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.35%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-41965 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Opencast is a free, open-source platform to support the management of educational audio and video content. Prior to Opencast 12.5, Opencast's Paella authentication page could be used to redirect to an arbitrary URL for authenticated users. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Opencast is a free, open-source platform to support the management of educational audio and video content. Prior to Opencast 12.5, Opencast's Paella authentication page could be used to redirect to an arbitrary URL for authenticated users. The vulnerability allows attackers to redirect users to sites outside of one's Opencast install, potentially facilitating phishing attacks or other security issues. This issue is fixed in Opencast 12.5 and newer.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.35%

26.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-601

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apereo	Opencast	< 12.5

References

https://github.com/opencast/opencast/commit/d2ce2321590f86b066a67e8c231cf68219aea017Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/opencast/opencast/security/advisories/GHSA-r3qr-vwvg-43f7Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/opencast/opencast/commit/d2ce2321590f86b066a67e8c231cf68219aea017Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/opencast/opencast/security/advisories/GHSA-r3qr-vwvg-43f7Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 28, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-41965?

How severe is CVE-2022-41965?

CVE-2022-41965 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-41965?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST