Vulnerability Description
Open redirect vulnerability in the wp_validate_redirect function in wp-includes/pluggable.php in WordPress before 4.4.2 allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via a malformed URL that triggers incorrect hostname parsing, as demonstrated by an https:example.com URL.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wordpress | Wordpress | <= 4.4.1 |
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3472
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/82463
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034933
- https://codex.wordpress.org/Version_4.4.2Patch
- https://core.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/36444Patch
- https://wordpress.org/news/2016/02/wordpress-4-4-2-security-and-maintenance-relePatchVendor Advisory
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8377
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3472
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/82463
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034933
- https://codex.wordpress.org/Version_4.4.2Patch
- https://core.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/36444Patch
- https://wordpress.org/news/2016/02/wordpress-4-4-2-security-and-maintenance-relePatchVendor Advisory
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8377
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-2221?
CVE-2016-2221 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.4 (HIGH). Open redirect vulnerability in the wp_validate_redirect function in wp-includes/pluggable.php in WordPress before 4.4.2 allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phi...
How severe is CVE-2016-2221?
CVE-2016-2221 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-2221?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wordpress Wordpress.