CVE-2021-24356
CVSS v3
8.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
44.3 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
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.
Technical details
- Published
- 2021-06-14
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2021-24356?
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.
Is CVE-2021-24356 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2021-24356 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 44.3%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-24356?
CVE-2021-24356 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).
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