404 to 301 <= 3.0.7 - Missing Authorization to Redirect Creation
Vulnerability Description
The 404 to 301 plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to missing capability checks on the open_redirect & save_redirect functions in versions up to, and including, 3.0.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers to view, create and edit redirections.
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/05d6b27f-b1e5-4bb8-b7db-f8295a5e0d5b?source=cve
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2546695/404-to-301
- https://blog.nintechnet.com/broken-access-control-vulnerability-fixed-in-wordpress-404-to-301-plugin/
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/9f147107-bc5a-4a01-9979-cd9e16061f12
- https://www.acunetix.com/vulnerabilities/web/wordpress-plugin-404-to-301-redirect-log-and-notify-404-errors-security-bypass-3-0-7/
Affected Vendor
joelcj91
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