CVE-2021-24353

Public Exploit

Simple 301 Redirects by BetterLinks - 2.0.0 – 2.0.3 - Unauthenticated Redirect Import

Description

The import_data function of the Simple 301 Redirects by BetterLinks WordPress plugin before 2.0.4 had no capability or nonce checks making it possible for unauthenticated users to import a set of site redirects.

References

Link	Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2021/05/severe-vulnerabilities-patched-in-simple-301-redirects-by-betterlinks-plugin/	third party advisory exploit
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/74c23d56-e81f-47e9-bf8b-33d3f0e81894	third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24353?: CVE-2021-24353 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24353?: To fix CVE-2021-24353, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-24353 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2021-24353 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-24353?: CVE-2021-24353 affects Unknown Simple 301 Redirects by BetterLinks.

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Description

Category

CWE-862 – Missing Authorization

References

Frequently Asked Questions