CVE-2021-24354

Simple 301 Redirects 2.0.0 - 2.0.3 - Authenticated Arbitrary Plugin Installation

highMissing Authorization
8.8
CVSS Score
8.8
CVSS Score
high
Severity
2.0.4
Patched in
972d
Time to patch

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.

CVSS Vector Breakdown

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
High
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability

Technical Details

Affected versions>=2.0.0 <=2.0.3
PublishedMay 26, 2021
Last updatedJanuary 22, 2024
Affected pluginsimple-301-redirects

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