Redirect 404 to Parent Plugin up to 1.3.0 on WordPress Parameter tab cross site scripting
| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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Summary
A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Redirect 404 to Parent Plugin up to 1.3.0 on WordPress. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Parameter Handler. Executing a manipulation of the argument tab can lead to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2021-24286. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Furthermore, an exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.
Details
A vulnerability was found in Redirect 404 to Parent Plugin up to 1.3.0 on WordPress (WordPress Plugin). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument tab with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. As an impact it is known to affect integrity.
The weakness was published 05/15/2021. The advisory is shared for download at wpscan.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2021-24286. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details and also a public exploit are known. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.
It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.
Upgrading to version 1.3.1 eliminates this vulnerability.
The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Exploit-DB (50350). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.
Product
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Name
Version
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.5VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.2
VulDB Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Temp Score: 3.2
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Exploiting
Class: Cross site scriptingCWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
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Upgrade: Redirect 404 to Parent Plugin 1.3.1
Timeline
01/14/2021 🔍05/15/2021 🔍
05/15/2021 🔍
05/03/2025 🔍
Sources
Advisory: wpscan.comStatus: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2021-24286 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-24286
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-175120
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
Entry
Created: 05/15/2021 08:28Updated: 05/03/2025 20:44
Changes: 05/15/2021 08:28 (40), 05/16/2021 19:36 (6), 01/06/2025 05:40 (23), 05/03/2025 20:44 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103
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