cwe-601-open-redirect

Remediate CWE-601 open redirect vulnerabilities in Java code.

3|1|Updated Mar 6, 2026

Search Tags:#security #remediation #java #url validation #redirect #cwe-601

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npx skills add https://github.com/DevelopersCoffee/java-cwe-security-skills --skill cwe-601-open-redirect

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Skill: cwe-601-open-redirect
Source: https://github.com/DevelopersCoffee/java-cwe-security-skills/tree/main/cwe-601-open-redirect
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/DevelopersCoffee/java-cwe-security-skills --skill cwe-601-open-redirect

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the critical security vulnerability of Open Redirects (CWE-601) in Java applications, preventing attackers from redirecting users to malicious websites.

Core Features & Use Cases

Vulnerability Remediation: Automatically identifies and fixes insecure URL redirection patterns.
Security Enhancement: Implements best practices like URL validation and allowlisting to prevent unauthorized redirects.
Use Case: When a SAST tool flags a CWE-601 finding in your login or callback handler, use this Skill to apply a deterministic fix, ensuring user safety.

Quick Start

Remediate the CWE-601 vulnerability in the provided Java code.

Frequently Asked Questions about cwe-601-open-redirect

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I fix a CWE-601 open redirect vulnerability in Java?▼

To fix a CWE-601 open redirect vulnerability in Java, validate redirect URLs against an allowlist and reject external host or protocol mismatches. This Skill automatically remediates insecure redirection patterns to prevent unauthorized user redirection.

What is an open redirect vulnerability and how does URL validation prevent it?▼

An open redirect vulnerability occurs when an application redirects users to untrusted sites via manipulated URLs. URL validation prevents this by enforcing an allowlist of permitted destinations and rejecting external host or protocol mismatches in Java redirect logic.

How do I validate redirect URLs against an allowlist in Java?▼

Validate redirect URLs against an allowlist in Java by checking requested destinations against approved hosts and rejecting external protocol mismatches. This remediates CWE-601 findings by ensuring redirect logic only permits authorized internal routing.

Can I use this to remediate SAST findings for insecure URL redirection?▼

Yes, you can use this to remediate SAST findings for insecure URL redirection. It applies deterministic fixes to flagged Java code by implementing URL validation and allowlisting to secure login or callback handlers against CWE-601 vulnerabilities.

Does this URL redirect remediation work with Java login and callback handlers?▼

Yes, this URL redirect remediation works with Java login and callback handlers. It targets insecure redirect logic within these specific workflows, applying URL validation and allowlist enforcement to prevent unauthorized external redirection.

What are the limitations of using an allowlist for open redirect remediation?▼

The limitation of using an allowlist for open redirect remediation is that it requires strict maintenance of permitted hosts and protocols. Any external host or protocol mismatch not explicitly defined in the allowlist will be rejected, potentially blocking legitimate redirects.