CVE-2021-24354
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CVE-2021-24354 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 1.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wpdeveloper | Simple 301 Redirects | >= 2.0.0, < 2.0.4 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/8638b36c-6641-491f-b9df-5db3645e4668Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2021/05/severe-vulnerabilities-patched-in-simple-301-redirects-by-betterlinks-plugin/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/8638b36c-6641-491f-b9df-5db3645e4668Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2021/05/severe-vulnerabilities-patched-in-simple-301-redirects-by-betterlinks-plugin/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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