CVE-2026-53728 Details
Description
Medplum is a developer platform that enables development of healthcare apps. Prior to version 5.1.6, the external identity provider callback at GET /auth/external accepts attacker-controlled redirect URIs that only need to start with a registered client redirect URI, rather than matching exactly. After a successful external IdP login, the server appends Medplum login and code values to that attacker-supplied URL and issues a redirect. Because the external login request state is serialized as raw JSON and later trusted by the callback, an attacker who can tamper with state.redirectUri can cause Medplum to redirect authorization artifacts to an attacker-controlled endpoint. When the registered redirect URI is a bare origin or another prefix that can be extended into a different hostname, this becomes a cross-origin authorization code leak. This issue has been patched in version 5.1.6.
A vulnerability exists in Medplum's external identity provider callback at GET /auth/external, prior to version 5.1.6. The callback accepts redirect URIs controlled by attackers, as long as they begin with a registered client redirect URI. This partial match allows attackers to redirect authorization artifacts, such as login and code values, to an attacker-controlled endpoint, leading to a cross-origin authorization code leak. The issue arises because the external login request state is serialized as raw JSON and trusted by the callback, enabling interception and manipulation of the redirect URI.
Users are advised to update to Medplum version 5.1.6 or later, where this vulnerability has been patched.
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Assessed Sep 3, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Sep 9, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/medplum/medplum/security/advisories/GHSA-m44r-7c5h-m6mj | CISA-ADP | AdvisoryExploitRemedyVendor |
| https://github.com/medplum/medplum/commit/7ae10035ddadde4dba7b18d3156553940465b3a1 | [email protected] | Source CodeVendor |
| https://github.com/medplum/medplum/pull/8749 | [email protected] | Issue TrackingVendor |
| https://github.com/medplum/medplum/releases/tag/v5.1.6 | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor |
| https://github.com/medplum/medplum/security/advisories/GHSA-m44r-7c5h-m6mj | [email protected] | AdvisoryExploitRemedyVendor |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-345 | Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity | [email protected] |
| CWE-601 | URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Medplum | <= 5.1.5 (semver) |
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Change History
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| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Sep 3, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
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