CVE-2021-24356
HIGHWpdeveloper Simple 301 Redirects < 2.0.4 - Missing Authorization
Title source: ruleDescription
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.
Exploits (1)
References (2)
Core 2
Core References
Exploit, Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2021/05/severe-vulnerabilities-patched-in-simple-301-redirects-by-betterlinks-plugin/
Exploit, Third Party Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/be356530-5e00-4f27-8177-b80f3c1ae6e8
Scores
CVSS v3
8.8
EPSS
0.4430
EPSS Percentile
97.6%
Attack Vector
NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Details
CWE
CWE-862
Status
published
Products (1)
wpdeveloper/simple_301_redirects
2.0.0 - 2.0.4
Published
Jun 14, 2021
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026