CVE-2026-1277

MEDIUM EXPLOITED NUCLEI

WordPress URL Shortify <1.12.1 - Open Redirect

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

CVE-2026-1277 has been observed exploited in the wild (reported by VulnCheck KEV). EIP tracks 1 public exploit from researchers including Sechunt3r. A Nuclei detection template is also available.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This repository contains a functional exploit for CVE-2026-1277, an unauthenticated open redirect vulnerability in the URL Shortify WordPress plugin (versions <= 1.12.1). The exploit leverages insufficient validation of the 'redirect_to' parameter in the promotional dismissal handler to redirect users to arbitrary URLs.

Description

The URL Shortify plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Open Redirect in all versions up to, and including, 1.12.1 due to insufficient validation on the 'redirect_to' parameter in the promotional dismissal handler. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to redirect users to potentially malicious sites via a crafted link.

Exploits (1)

github WORKING POC
by Sechunt3r · shellpoc
https://github.com/Sechunt3r/CVE-POCs/tree/main/CVE-2026-1277

This repository contains a functional exploit for CVE-2026-1277, an unauthenticated open redirect vulnerability in the URL Shortify WordPress plugin (versions <= 1.12.1). The exploit leverages insufficient validation of the 'redirect_to' parameter in the promotional dismissal handler to redirect users to arbitrary URLs.

Classification
Working Poc 100%
Attack Type
Other
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: URL Shortify WordPress plugin <= 1.12.1
No auth needed
Prerequisites: WordPress site with vulnerable URL Shortify plugin installed
devstral-2 · analyzed Mar 16, 2026 Full analysis →

Nuclei Templates (1)

URL Shortify <= 1.12.1 - Open Redirect
MEDIUMVERIFIEDby Shivam Kamboj

Scores

CVSS v3 4.7
EPSS 0.0037
EPSS Percentile 59.0%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable no
Technical Impact partial

Details

VulnCheck KEV 2026-04-02
CWE
CWE-601
Status published
Products (1)
kaizencoders/URL Shortify – Simple and Easy URL Shortener < 1.12.1
Published Feb 18, 2026
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026