Vulnerability Description
In the Simple 301 Redirects by BetterLinks WordPress plugin before 2.0.4, the lack of capability checks and insufficient nonce check on the AJAX actions, simple301redirects/admin/get_wildcard and simple301redirects/admin/wildcard, made it possible for authenticated users to retrieve and update the wildcard value for redirects.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wpdeveloper | Simple 301 Redirects | >= 2.0.0, < 2.0.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/ce8f9648-30fb-4fb9-894e-879dc0f26f98ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2021/05/severe-vulnerabilities-patched-in-simple-ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/ce8f9648-30fb-4fb9-894e-879dc0f26f98ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2021/05/severe-vulnerabilities-patched-in-simple-ExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-24355?
CVE-2021-24355 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). In the Simple 301 Redirects by BetterLinks WordPress plugin before 2.0.4, the lack of capability checks and insufficient nonce check on the AJAX actions, simple301redirects/admin/get_wildcard and simp...
How severe is CVE-2021-24355?
CVE-2021-24355 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-24355?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wpdeveloper Simple 301 Redirects.