Scoold is a Q&A and a knowledge sharing platform for teams. Prior to 1.69.1, the getBackToUrl() method in src/main/java/com/erudika/scoold/utils/HttpUtils.java validates the backto and returnto parameters with Strings.CI.startsWith against the configured server URL. An attacker can supply an absolute URL whose hostname begins with the legitimate hostname, causing URI.resolve() to retain the attacker URL and the prefix check to accept it. A victim who follows the crafted sign-in link can be redirected to an attacker-controlled domain after authentication, enabling phishing and possible credential or token theft. This issue is fixed in version 1.69.1.
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Configurations
No configuration.
History
15 Oct 2026, 21:17
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Information
Published : 2026-10-15 19:17
Updated : 2026-10-15 21:17
NVD link : CVE-2026-55840
Mitre link : CVE-2026-55840
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-55840
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Products Affected
No product.
CWE
CWE-601
URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect')
