Open redirect in web2py
Open redirect vulnerability exists in web2py versions prior to 2.23.1. When using the tool, a web2py user may be redirected to an arbitrary website by accessing a specially crafted URL. As a result, the user may become a victim of a phishing attack.
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Python (PyPI) | web2py | < 2.23.1 | 2.23.1 |
References
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-601- Platform
- Python (PyPI)
- Package
web2py- Disclosed
- 06.03.2023
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 13:18
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - PYSEC-2026-1064 - PyPA Advisory Database; CC BY 4.0
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-w4r7-vm83-q2c7 - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: web2py
All published vulnerabilities of this package (Python (PyPI)), newest first. Shows whether this is a one-off slip or a package that needs watching.
- Total entries
- 8
- First → latest
- 05.2022 02.2026
- Without a fix
- 1
- Exploited in attacks
- 0
Severity breakdown
- Critical 2
- Medium 6
Disclosures per year
- 2022: 6
- 2023: 1
- 2024: 0
- 2025: 0
- 2026: 1
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