Bitrix Site Management Russia Open Redirect Scanner

Bitrix Site Management Russia 2.0 is a CMS widely used by businesses in Russia for managing their websites and web content. It provides tools for website creation, content management, and e-commerce functionalities. The software is geared towards businesses looking to maintain a strong online presence through a manageable and flexible platform. Used by small to large enterprises, Bitrix facilitates seamless online operations including sales, marketing, and support through its integrated CRM systems. Its intuitive interface and robust capabilities make it a popular choice among tech and non-tech businesses alike. This comprehensive system is particularly beneficial for companies aiming for a unified solution in handling various aspects of digital presence.

The open redirect vulnerability allows attackers to exploit certain URLs to redirect users to arbitrary websites, which could be malicious. This flaw occurs when a web application accepts untrusted input that specifies a link to an external site, and uses that input in a redirect. It can potentially be leveraged to facilitate phishing attacks by masquerading as trusted sites. Victims redirected to these sites could unknowingly provide sensitive information or download malicious content. By exploiting open redirect, attackers can also execute deeper attacks such as injecting additional context or bypassing security rules. Unauthorized redirection can undermine trust in the legitimate website hosting the vulnerable application.

The vulnerability lies in specific endpoints like '/bitrix/redirect.php' which are vulnerable to URL redirection. The 'goto' parameter within these endpoints does not properly validate URLs, allowing attackers to craft malicious redirect links. By manipulating query parameters, malicious URLs can piggyback on legitimate site traffic. The payloads can include URLs pointing to phishing pages, which users may trust due to the association with the legitimate site. Attackers exploit HTTP response headers where a redirection status code (301/302) and a location header point to the arbitrary and often harmful URL. This functionality, when improperly secured, exposes users to significant security risks.

The potential impact of the open redirect vulnerability is significant. Users may be redirected to phishing sites where they could be compelled to enter sensitive information, like login credentials or personal details, under the guise of the legitimate site. This can lead to identity theft, data breaches, and further compromise of user accounts. Additionally, the exploitation can deteriorate the trust users have as they navigate the site, affecting the business' reputation. Moreover, open redirections can facilitate malware distribution, posing a cybersecurity risk not just to individual users but also to entire network environments that interact with the compromised site. It allows attackers to craft convincing social engineering schemes to deceive users thoroughly.

REFERENCES

• https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/151955/1C-Bitrix-Site-Management-Russia-2.0-Open-Redirection.html