Vulnerability Report
Plugin High Patch path listed CVE-2021-24353

Simple 301 Redirects 2.0.0 - 2.0.3 - Unauthenticated Redirect Import

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.

Quick Answer

CVE-2021-24353 is a high severity with CVSS 8.8 Vulnerability issue affecting the Plugin Simple 301 Redirects By BetterLinks – Easy WordPress Redirect Manager for Redirects, 404 Error Log & More. It affects 2.0.0 through 2.0.3 and is fixed in 2.0.4.

Published
May 26, 2021
Last Updated
Jan 22, 2024
Slug
simple-301-redirects
Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 2.0.4, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

CVE-2021-24353 is tracked for the Plugin Simple 301 Redirects By BetterLinks – Easy WordPress Redirect Manager for Redirects, 404 Error Log & More as high severity with CVSS 8.8. The affected range is 2.0.0 through 2.0.3. Update Simple 301 Redirects By BetterLinks – Easy WordPress Redirect Manager for Redirects, 404 Error Log & More to 2.0.4 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Vulnerability
Primary Fixed Version
2.0.4
Primary Affected Range
2.0.0 through 2.0.3
Tracking ID
CVE-2021-24353
Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
simple-301-redirects View on wordpress.org
CVE CVE-2021-24353
Patched Versions
2.0.4
Affected Versions
2.0.0 through 2.0.3
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