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National Vulnerability Database

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CVE-2021-24356 Detail

Description

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.


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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:

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Hyperlink Resource
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/be356530-5e00-4f27-8177-b80f3c1ae6e8 Exploit  Third Party Advisory 
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/be356530-5e00-4f27-8177-b80f3c1ae6e8 Exploit  Third Party Advisory 
https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2021/05/severe-vulnerabilities-patched-in-simple-301-redirects-by-betterlinks-plugin/ Exploit  Third Party Advisory 
https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2021/05/severe-vulnerabilities-patched-in-simple-301-redirects-by-betterlinks-plugin/ Exploit  Third Party Advisory 

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-ID CWE Name Source
CWE-862 Missing Authorization cwe source acceptance level NIST   WPScan  

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Change History

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Quick Info

CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2021-24356
NVD Published Date:
06/14/2021
NVD Last Modified:
11/21/2024
Source:
WPScan