CVE-2023-6389 WordPress Toolbar <= 2.2.6 - Open Redirect
Unauthenticated attackers can redirect users to malicious sites via the wptbto parameter in the WordPress Toolbar 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-2023-6389?
CVE-2023-6389 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Unknown WordPress Toolbar, published on 29 Jan 2024. 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 WordPress Toolbar WordPress plugin through 2.2.6 redirects to any URL via the "wptbto" parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to redirect users to potentially malicious sites if they can successfully trick them into performing an action.
Weakness: CWE-601
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-6389?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Abhinavsingh Wordpress Toolbar.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6389?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-6389 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2023-6389 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-6389 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8622-rmmr-47jv.