Vulnerability Description
A lack of capability checks and insufficient nonce check on the AJAX action in the Simple 301 Redirects by BetterLinks WordPress plugin before 2.0.4, made it possible for authenticated users to install arbitrary plugins on vulnerable sites.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wpdeveloper | Simple 301 Redirects | >= 2.0.0, < 2.0.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/8638b36c-6641-491f-b9df-5db3645e4668ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2021/05/severe-vulnerabilities-patched-in-simple-ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/8638b36c-6641-491f-b9df-5db3645e4668ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2021/05/severe-vulnerabilities-patched-in-simple-ExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-24354?
CVE-2021-24354 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). A lack of capability checks and insufficient nonce check on the AJAX action in the Simple 301 Redirects by BetterLinks WordPress plugin before 2.0.4, made it possible for authenticated users to instal...
How severe is CVE-2021-24354?
CVE-2021-24354 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-24354?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wpdeveloper Simple 301 Redirects.