CVE-2025-47644 is an Open Redirect vulnerability (CWE-601) identified in the integration component between Zoho CRM and Elementor forms, specifically in the formsintegrations plugin up to version 1.0.7. This vulnerability allows an attacker to craft malicious URLs that redirect users to untrusted, potentially harmful external websites. The issue arises because the integration does not properly validate or sanitize redirect URLs, enabling attackers to exploit this behavior for phishing attacks by luring users into clicking links that appear legitimate but lead to malicious destinations. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.7, indicating a medium severity level. It requires no privileges (PR:N), can be exploited remotely over the network (AV:N), and requires user interaction (UI:R) to trigger the redirect. The scope is changed (S:C), meaning the vulnerability affects resources beyond the vulnerable component, and the impact is limited to confidentiality (C:L) with no impact on integrity or availability. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild, and no patches have been published yet. The vulnerability was publicly disclosed on May 7, 2025.

For European organizations using Zoho CRM integrated with Elementor forms via the formsintegrations plugin, this vulnerability poses a phishing risk that can lead to credential theft, unauthorized access, or further social engineering attacks. Since Zoho CRM is widely used for customer relationship management, attackers exploiting this vulnerability could redirect employees or customers to malicious sites mimicking legitimate services, potentially compromising sensitive business or personal data. The impact is particularly significant for sectors with high regulatory requirements around data protection, such as finance, healthcare, and government entities within Europe. Although the vulnerability does not directly compromise system integrity or availability, the resulting phishing campaigns could facilitate broader attacks, including account takeover or data exfiltration, indirectly affecting organizational security posture and compliance with GDPR and other regulations.

European organizations should immediately audit their use of the formsintegrations plugin for Zoho CRM and Elementor forms to identify affected versions (up to 1.0.7). Until an official patch is released, organizations should implement strict input validation and URL whitelisting on redirect parameters within their web applications to prevent redirection to untrusted domains. Employing web application firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block suspicious redirect patterns can provide interim protection. User awareness training focused on recognizing phishing attempts involving URL redirection should be enhanced. Additionally, organizations should monitor logs for unusual redirect activities and consider disabling the vulnerable integration if feasible. Once a patch is available, prompt application and testing of the update is critical. Finally, leveraging multi-factor authentication (MFA) can mitigate the risk of credential compromise resulting from phishing.