Open Redirect in Wso2 API Manager

CVE-2024-4989

The callback URL parameter in WSO2 API Manager fails to validate user-supplied input, allowing it to be controlled by malicious actors. Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to users being redirected to attacker-controlled web pages. This can be used in conjunction with social engineering techniques to trick users into interacting with malicious links, potentially resulting in phishing attacks aimed at acquiring sensitive information or causing other harm.

Vulnerability class: Open Redirect

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CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 5.4 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N.

EPSS exploit prediction

No EPSS score from FIRST.org yet. New CVEs usually get one within a few days; no score means no signal yet, not low risk. How EPSS works.

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Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-4989?
CVE-2024-4989 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wso2 API Manager, classified under URL Redirection to Untrusted Site (Open Redirect). CVSS score: 5.4/10. Published 2026-10-21.
How severe is CVE-2024-4989?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.4 out of 10.