CVE-2026-16296 — MEDIUM (4.7)

Vulnerability Description

The Clearfy Cache WordPress plugin before 2.4.3 does not validate the redirect target in its Cyrlitera old-URL redirect handler, passing a decoded request URI to an unsafe redirect function, which allows unauthenticated attackers to redirect visitors to an arbitrary external URL when a non-default option is enabled.

CVSS Score

4.7

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-601

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/265f2edb-1c86-4b87-a59f-d5de5bf21494/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-16296?

CVE-2026-16296 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.7 (MEDIUM). The Clearfy Cache WordPress plugin before 2.4.3 does not validate the redirect target in its Cyrlitera old-URL redirect handler, passing a decoded request URI to an unsafe redirect function, which al...

How severe is CVE-2026-16296?

CVE-2026-16296 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-16296?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.