Open Redirect in Pac4j

CVE-2026-82464

pac4j-core before 6.5.6 contains an open redirect vulnerability in DefaultLogoutLogic.perform() that accepts backslash-prefixed logout redirect targets matching logoutUrlPattern. Attackers can craft logout links with backslash-prefixed external hosts that browsers normalize into network-path references, redirecting victims to attacker-controlled sites after logout.

Vulnerability class: Open Redirect

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 6.1 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-82464?
CVE-2026-82464 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Pac4j, classified under URL Redirection to Untrusted Site (Open Redirect). CVSS score: 6.1/10. Published 2026-08-29.
How severe is CVE-2026-82464?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.1 out of 10.