Quick Page/Post Redirect Plugin <= 5.1.9 - Redirect Security Bypass
Vulnerability Description
The Quick Page/Post Redirect Plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to missing capability checks on the qppr_save_quick_redirect_ajax and qppr_delete_quick_redirect functions in versions up to, and including, 5.1.9. This makes it possible for low-privileged attackers to interact with the plugin settings and to create a redirect link that would forward all traffic to an external malicious website.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Credits & Attribution
The following person or organization is credited with identifying this vulnerability, as recorded in the NVD database:
- Jerome Bruandet
References
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/11c4b855-8589-4ad2-b414-566ac8eb4632?source=cve
- https://blog.nintechnet.com/authenticated-settings-change-vulnerability-in-wordpress-quick-page-post-redirect-plugin-unpatched/
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/10198
- https://www.acunetix.com/vulnerabilities/web/wordpress-plugin-quick-page-post-redirect-security-bypass-5-1-9/
Affected Vendor
anadnet
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