CVE-2016-20071 WordPress 404 Redirection Manager Plugin 1.0 SQL Injection
Unauthenticated attackers can execute arbitrary SQL queries via the 404 Redirection Manager plugin to extract sensitive database information.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-20071?
CVE-2016-20071 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in 404-redirection-manager 404 Redirection Manager, published on 15 Jun 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The 404 Redirection Manager plugin version 1.0 for WordPress contains an unauthenticated SQL injection vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries by injecting malicious code through unsanitized user input. Attackers can craft GET requests with SQL injection payloads to manipulate database queries and extract sensitive information from the WordPress database.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-20071?
How do I fix CVE-2016-20071?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-20071 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.
Is CVE-2016-20071 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2016-20071 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-32mr-83fc-82g5.