CVE-2021-24838

Public Exploit
AnyComment < 0.3.5 - Open Redirect

Description

The AnyComment WordPress plugin before 0.3.5 has an API endpoint which passes user input via the redirect parameter to the wp_redirect() function without being validated first, leading to an Open Redirect issue, which according to the vendor, is a feature.

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 2.34% Top 20%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown AnyComment
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/562e81ad-7422-4437-a5b4-fcab9379db82 third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24838?
CVE-2021-24838 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24838?
To fix CVE-2021-24838, 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-2021-24838 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-24838 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-2021-24838?
CVE-2021-24838 affects Unknown AnyComment.
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