CVE-2016-2221
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CVE-2016-2221 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 4.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wordpress | Wordpress | <= 4.4.1 |
References
- https://wordpress.org/news/2016/02/wordpress-4-4-2-security-and-maintenance-release/Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/news/2016/02/wordpress-4-4-2-security-and-maintenance-release/Patch, Vendor Advisory
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- Status
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