CVE-2021-24749 URL Shortify < 1.5.1 - Arbitrary Link/Group Deletion via CSRF

Q: What is CVE-2021-24749?

CVE-2021-24749 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Unknown URL Shortify – Simple, Powerful and Easy URL Shortener Plugin For WordPress, published on 29 Nov 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Q: Is CVE-2021-24749 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-24749 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2021-24749?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-24749 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Medium 4.3 Published 29 Nov 2021 Updated 3 Aug 2024

Attackers can force logged-in admins to delete arbitrary links and groups via CSRF in the URL Shortify WordPress plugin.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2021-24749?

CVE-2021-24749 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Unknown URL Shortify – Simple, Powerful and Easy URL Shortener Plugin For WordPress, published on 29 Nov 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

The URL Shortify WordPress plugin before 1.5.1 does not have CSRF check in place when bulk-deleting links or groups, which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin delete arbitrary link and group via a CSRF attack.

Weakness: CWE-352

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-24749?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Kaizencoders Url Shortify.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24749?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-24749 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2021-24749 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-24749 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cqc3-xrjw-8pwv.