CVE-2022-1209: Ultimate Member <= 2.3.1 - Arbitrary Redirect

Published May 10, 2022
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Updated

The Ultimate Member plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary redirects due to insufficient validation on supplied URLs in the social fields of the Profile Page, which makes it possible for attackers to redirect unsuspecting victims in versions up to, and including, 2.3.1.

Other sources

The Ultimate Member plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to open redirects due to insufficient validation on supplied URLs in the social fields of the Profile Page, which makes it possible for attackers to redirect unsuspecting victims in versions up to, and including, 2.3.1 granted the victim clicks on a social icon on a user's profile page.

Affected Software

1 affected component
ultimatemember Ultimate Member Wordpress<=2.3.1

Event History

May 10, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:34 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:34 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-1209?

CVE-2022-1209 is a vulnerability in the Ultimate Member plugin for WordPress that allows for open redirects due to insufficient validation on supplied URLs in the social fields of the Profile Page.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-1209?

The severity of CVE-2022-1209 is medium, with a CVSS score of 5.4.

3

How does CVE-2022-1209 affect the Ultimate Member plugin?

CVE-2022-1209 affects the Ultimate Member plugin versions up to and including 2.3.1.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2022-1209?

The impact of CVE-2022-1209 is that attackers can redirect unsuspecting victims to malicious websites by exploiting the open redirect vulnerability.

5

How can I fix CVE-2022-1209?

To fix CVE-2022-1209, it is recommended to update the Ultimate Member plugin to the latest version available.

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