export_data function of the Simple 301 Redirects by BetterLinks: A security weakness
export_data function of the Simple 301 Redirects by BetterLinks is affected by a security weakness. The vulnerable path is reachable without authentication. The resulting impact depends on how the affected component exposes the vulnerable operation.
- Component
- export_data function of the Simple 301 Redirects by BetterLinks
- Plugin slug
simple-301-redirects- Affected
- See vendor advisory
- Safe version
- See mitigation notes
- Published
- Jun 14, 2021
- Weakness
- CWE-862 — Missing Authorization
This CVE was published Jun 14, 2021 and is one of 6 known issues for this plugin.
Update, patch or deactivate.
No fixed release is identified. Update export_data function of the Simple 301 Redirects by BetterLinks when a confirmed fixed release becomes available; until then, disable and remove it when the site's risk warrants.
No confirmed safe version is listed. Consider a vendor-supported patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality while you assess the risk.
Deactivate only when warranted by your risk profile, or when advised by your hosting provider in the limited circumstances where the vulnerability cannot otherwise be mitigated. If you’re unsure which action is appropriate, contact Fused or your hosting provider for guidance.
Technical description
The export_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 export a site's redirects.
NVD vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:H