CVE-2026-94216: Open Redirect in ST Engineering iDirect Evolution
A vulnerability was determined in ST Engineering iDirect Evolution and Velocity WebServer Evolution up to 20260717. This vulnerability affects the function authorize of the file /usr/sbin/webserver of the component HTTP Header Handler. Executing a manipulation of the argument Success can lead to open redirect. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability CVE-2026-94216 affects ST Engineering iDirect Evolution and Velocity WebServer Evolution versions up to 20260717. It resides in the authorize function of the HTTP Header Handler component within the /usr/sbin/webserver file. By manipulating the Success argument, an attacker can trigger an open redirect condition. This vulnerability is remotely exploitable and has been publicly disclosed. No vendor response or patch information is available at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to redirect users to arbitrary external URLs, potentially facilitating phishing or other social engineering attacks. There is no indication of privilege escalation, data compromise, or system control from this vulnerability alone. The impact is limited to redirecting users to unintended destinations.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since the vendor has not responded and no patch links are provided, users should monitor official channels for updates. Until a fix is available, cautious handling of URLs and user education to recognize suspicious redirects are recommended.
CVE-2026-94216: Open Redirect in ST Engineering iDirect Evolution
Description
A vulnerability was determined in ST Engineering iDirect Evolution and Velocity WebServer Evolution up to 20260717. This vulnerability affects the function authorize of the file /usr/sbin/webserver of the component HTTP Header Handler. Executing a manipulation of the argument Success can lead to open redirect. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
ST Engineering iDirect
Evolution
ST Engineering iDirect
Velocity WebServer Evolution
cpe:2.3:a:st_engineering_idirect:evolution:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:st_engineering_idirect:velocity_webserver_evolution:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2026-94216 affects ST Engineering iDirect Evolution and Velocity WebServer Evolution versions up to 20260717. It resides in the authorize function of the HTTP Header Handler component within the /usr/sbin/webserver file. By manipulating the Success argument, an attacker can trigger an open redirect condition. This vulnerability is remotely exploitable and has been publicly disclosed. No vendor response or patch information is available at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to redirect users to arbitrary external URLs, potentially facilitating phishing or other social engineering attacks. There is no indication of privilege escalation, data compromise, or system control from this vulnerability alone. The impact is limited to redirecting users to unintended destinations.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since the vendor has not responded and no patch links are provided, users should monitor official channels for updates. Until a fix is available, cautious handling of URLs and user education to recognize suspicious redirects are recommended.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-21T05:54:34.319Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ab12adb55bf5e2cf5e9dfe5
Added to database: 09/21/2026, 13:02:19 UTC
Last enriched: 09/21/2026, 13:16:32 UTC
Last updated: 09/22/2026, 00:29:07 UTC
Views: 14
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