CVE-2024-46331: ModStartCMS · Open Redirect
Affects ModStartCMSSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.2 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 47% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 27 Sep 2024
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
GitHubwhiteshark2k/ModStartCMSpkg:github/whiteshark2k/ModStartCMSOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
- Immediate mitigation should include implementing strict validation and sanitization of the redirect parameter to ensure only trusted URLs or internal paths are accepted.
- Employ allowlisting of redirect destinations rather than blacklisting to prevent arbitrary redirects.
- Monitor web server and application logs for unusual redirect patterns or repeated attempts to exploit the redirect parameter.
- Educate administrators and users about the risks of phishing and suspicious URLs, especially those involving redirects from the CMS login page.
- Restrict access to the /admin/login endpoint using IP whitelisting or VPN access where feasible to reduce exposure.
- Implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) for admin accounts to reduce the risk of credential compromise through phishing.
- Stay alert for official patches or updates from ModStartCMS and apply them promptly once available.
- Consider deploying web application firewalls (WAFs) with rules to detect and block open redirect attempts targeting the CMS.
- Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing focusing on authentication and redirect mechanisms.
- If patching is delayed, consider temporary URL rewriting or disabling the redirect parameter if it is not essential for functionality.
Description
ModStartCMS v8.8.0 was discovered to contain an open redirect vulnerability in the redirect parameter at /admin/login. This vulnerability allows attackers to redirect users to an arbitrary website via a crafted URL.