CVE-2023-41609

Name: CVE-2023-41609
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-09-11T18:15:10.993+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.36%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-41609 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. An open redirect vulnerability in the sanitize_url() parameter of CouchCMS v2.3 allows attackers to redirect a victim user to an arbitrary web site via a crafted URL.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An open redirect vulnerability in the sanitize_url() parameter of CouchCMS v2.3 allows attackers to redirect a victim user to an arbitrary web site via a crafted URL.

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

0.36%

27.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-601

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Couchcms	Couchcms	2.3

References

https://github.com/CouchCMS/CouchCMS/issues/190Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/CouchCMS/CouchCMS/issues/190Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 11, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-41609?

An open redirect vulnerability in the sanitize_url() parameter of CouchCMS v2.3 allows attackers to redirect a victim user to an arbitrary web site via a crafted URL.

How severe is CVE-2023-41609?

CVE-2023-41609 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-41609?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-41609?

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Source: NVD / NIST