Simple 301 Redirects 2.0.0 - 2.0.3 - Unauthenticated Redirect Import

2021-05-26 00:00

Strategic Overview

Status

Patched in 2.0.4

Affected PluginSimple 301 Redirects By BetterLinks – Easy WordPress Redirect Manager for Redirects, 404 Error Log & More

Affected Version2.0.0 – 2.0.3

CVSS8.8High

CVECVE-2021-24353

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Vulnerability Overview

The import_data function of the Simple 301 Redirects by BetterLinks WordPress plugin before 2.0.4 had no capability or nonce checks making it possible for unauthenticated users to import a set of site redirects.

Technical Analysis

REMEDIATION: Update to version 2.0.4, or a newer patched version --- IDENTIFIER: CWE-284 (Improper Access Control) The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.

External References

https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-24353 https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/f5f19184-60ff-4cf9-85c3-86a6c84a2a63

CVSS Vector

8.8

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:H

Base

Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredNone
User InteractionRequired
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityHigh

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