CVE-2025-71403
better-auth before 1.1.20 Open Redirect via trustedOrigins Bypass
Description
better-auth versions before 1.1.20 contain a bypass vulnerability in trustedOrigins validation logic affecting absolute URLs and wildcard domains. Attackers can construct malicious callbackURL parameters that pass origin checks and trigger open redirects to steal sensitive tokens for account takeover.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 1, 2026, 1:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 1, 2026, 1:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2025-71403
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update better-auth to version 1.1.20 or later.
- Validate trustedOrigins with absolute URLs and wildcards.
- Sanitize callbackURL parameters to prevent open redirects.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-71403.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/better-auth/better-auth/security/advisories/GHSA-vp58-j275-797x | |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/better-auth-before-open-redirect-via-trustedorigins-bypass |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 01, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'better-auth', 'product': 'better-auth', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '1.1.20', 'versionType': 'semver'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '1.1.20', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'packageURL': 'pkg:npm/better-auth', 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description better-auth versions before 1.1.20 contain a bypass vulnerability in trustedOrigins validation logic affecting absolute URLs and wildcard domains. Attackers can construct malicious callbackURL parameters that pass origin checks and trigger open redirects to steal sensitive tokens for account takeover. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:L/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N Added CWE CWE-601 Added Reference https://github.com/better-auth/better-auth/security/advisories/GHSA-vp58-j275-797x Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/better-auth-before-open-redirect-via-trustedorigins-bypass