CVE-2021-24406: wpForo Forum < 1.9.7 - Open Redirect

Published Jul 6, 2021
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Updated

The wpForo Forum WordPress plugin before 1.9.7 did not validate the redirectto parameter in the login form of the forum, leading to an open redirect issue after a successful login. Such issue could allow an attacker to induce a user to use a login URL redirecting to a website under their control and being a replica of the legitimate one, asking them to re-enter their credentials (which will then in the attacker hands)

Affected Software

1 affected component
gVectors Wpforo Forum Wordpress<1.9.7

Event History

Jul 6, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:03 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:03 AM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2021-24406.

2

What is the severity rating of CVE-2021-24406?

CVE-2021-24406 has a severity rating of medium (6.1).

3

Which software version is affected by CVE-2021-24406?

The wpForo Forum WordPress plugin version before 1.9.7 is affected by CVE-2021-24406.

4

What is the issue in wpForo Forum WordPress plugin version before 1.9.7?

The login form of the wpForo Forum plugin before 1.9.7 does not validate the redirect_to parameter, allowing an open redirect issue after a successful login.

5

How can an attacker exploit this vulnerability in wpForo Forum WordPress plugin version before 1.9.7?

An attacker can induce a user to use a login URL redirecting to a website under their control.

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