VDB-190612 · CVE-2021-24838 · GCVE-0-2021-24838

AnyComment Plugin up to 0.2.17 on WordPress API Endpoint wp_redirect

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in AnyComment Plugin up to 0.2.17 on WordPress. This issue affects the function wp_redirect of the component API Endpoint. Executing a manipulation of the argument redirect can lead to redirect. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2021-24838. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in AnyComment Plugin up to 0.2.17 on WordPress (WordPress Plugin). This vulnerability affects the function wp_redirect of the component API Endpoint. The manipulation of the argument redirect with an unknown input leads to a redirect vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-601. A web application accepts a user-controlled input that specifies a link to an external site, and uses that link in a Redirect. This simplifies phishing attacks. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was disclosed 01/17/2022. The advisory is shared for download at wpscan.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2021-24838 since 01/14/2021. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1204.001.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Productinfo

Type

WordPress Plugin

Name

AnyComment Plugin

Version

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.8

VulDB Base Score: 4.9
VulDB Temp Score: 4.8
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Redirect
CWE: CWE-601
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

01/14/2021 🔍
01/17/2022 +368 days 🔍
01/17/2022 +0 days 🔍
01/20/2022 +3 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: wpscan.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2021-24838 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-24838
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-190612

Entryinfo

Created: 01/17/2022 16:54
Updated: 01/20/2022 07:04
Changes: 01/17/2022 16:54 (39), 01/20/2022 07:04 (1)
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