Description
A flaw was found in the oauth-server component. This open redirect vulnerability occurs when the 'then' parameter in the grant approval handler is not properly validated. A remote attacker can craft a malicious URL that, when approved or denied by an authenticated user, redirects them to an attacker-controlled website. This could enable phishing attacks, potentially tricking users into revealing sensitive information.
Published: 2026-08-11
Score: 4.3 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

A flaw in the oauth-server component of Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4 allows an attacker to supply an unvalidated 'then' parameter in the grant approval handler. The parameter directs an authenticated user's browser to an attacker‑controlled site after they approve or deny a request, creating a phishing opportunity. The vulnerability does not expose OAuth tokens, authorization codes, or session credentials, but it can still trick users into providing sensitive information on a malicious page.

Affected Systems

The affected system is Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4, the oauth-server component of the platform. No other vendors or product versions are listed.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score is 4.3, indicating low‑to‑moderate severity. EPSS is not available and the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. The likely attack vector involves an authenticated user interacting with the grant approval page. An attacker can craft a malicious URL, and once a user approves or denies the request, the browser is redirected to an attacker‑controlled site, enabling phishing attacks. No exploit code or special conditions are described beyond supply of the unvalidated parameter, and the vulnerability requires user interaction to be realized.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 12, 2026 at 00:25 UTC.

Remediation

Vendor Workaround

There is no mitigation for this flaw. However, the risk is limited as the vulnerability only enables phishing — no OAuth tokens, authorization codes, or session credentials are exposed through the redirect.


OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply any Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4 security update that addresses this vulnerability as soon as it is released.
  • Monitor authentication traffic and redirect logs for unexpected redirects, and educate users about phishing risks associated with open redirects.
  • Check the Red Hat security advisories regularly for updates or patches related to the oauth‑server component.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 12, 2026 at 00:25 UTC.

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Advisories

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History

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Redhat openshift Container Platform
Vendors & Products Redhat openshift Container Platform

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
References
Metrics threat_severity

None

threat_severity

Low


Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description A flaw was found in the oauth-server component. This open redirect vulnerability occurs when the 'then' parameter in the grant approval handler is not properly validated. A remote attacker can craft a malicious URL that, when approved or denied by an authenticated user, redirects them to an attacker-controlled website. This could enable phishing attacks, potentially tricking users into revealing sensitive information.
Title Ose-oauth-server: oauth-server: open redirect vulnerability enables phishing via unvalidated parameter.
First Time appeared Redhat
Redhat openshift
Weaknesses CWE-601
CPEs cpe:/a:redhat:openshift:4
Vendors & Products Redhat
Redhat openshift
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 4.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N'}


Subscriptions

Redhat Openshift Openshift Container Platform
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: redhat

Published:

Updated: 2026-08-11T15:56:06.058Z

Reserved: 2026-08-06T10:51:12.755Z

Link: CVE-2026-19078

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-08-11T15:55:58.352Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-08-11T16:17:31.620

Modified: 2026-08-14T19:07:46.080

Link: CVE-2026-19078

cve-icon Redhat

Severity : Low

Publid Date: 2026-08-06T00:00:00Z

Links: CVE-2026-19078 - Bugzilla

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-08-13T10:41:08Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-601

    URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect')