Vulnerability Description
In the Simple 301 Redirects by BetterLinks WordPress plugin before 2.0.4, a lack of capability checks and insufficient nonce check on the AJAX action, simple301redirects/admin/activate_plugin, made it possible for authenticated users to activate arbitrary plugins installed 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/be356530-5e00-4f27-8177-b80f3c1ae6e8ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2021/05/severe-vulnerabilities-patched-in-simple-ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/be356530-5e00-4f27-8177-b80f3c1ae6e8ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2021/05/severe-vulnerabilities-patched-in-simple-ExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-24356?
CVE-2021-24356 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). In the Simple 301 Redirects by BetterLinks WordPress plugin before 2.0.4, a lack of capability checks and insufficient nonce check on the AJAX action, simple301redirects/admin/activate_plugin, made it...
How severe is CVE-2021-24356?
CVE-2021-24356 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-2021-24356?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wpdeveloper Simple 301 Redirects.