Vulnerability · Published Jun 14, 2021 · Assigned by WPScan
CVE-2021-24354Simple 301 Redirects by BetterLinks - 2.0.0-2.0.3 - Arbitrary Plugin Installation
High 8.8
In plain English
A high-severity missing authorization in Simple 301 Redirects by BetterLinks from Unknown. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 1.5% (higher than 74% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS NVD)8.8High
Exploit odds (30 days)1.5%top 26.0% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsnot in CISA KEV
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official 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.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Simple 301 Redirects by BetterLinks | 2.0.0 – before 2.0.0*2.0.4 – before 2.0.4 |
Weakness: CWE-862