MEDIUM
CVE-2014-1985
CWE-20Published: April 11, 2014· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.8
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Open redirect vulnerability in the redirect_back_or_default function in app/controllers/application_controller.rb in Redmine before 2.4.5 and 2.5.x before 2.5.1 allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via a URL in the back url (back_url parameter).
Technical Analysis
CVE-2014-1985 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityNone
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
redmine1 product(s)
redmine
Source: NVD CPE · 6 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (18)
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http://secunia.com/advisories/57524Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/57524Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2014-1985
CVSS Score5.8 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-20
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedApr 11, 2014
Related CVEs (CWE-20)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2014-1985 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.