Description

WordPress Plugin JSON API is prone to an open redirect vulnerability because the application fails to properly verify user-supplied input. Exploiting this issue may allow attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks; other attacks are also possible. WordPress Plugin JSON API version 1.1.3 is vulnerable; prior versions may also be affected.

Remediation

Disable the plugin until a fix is available

References

https://www.pluginvulnerabilities.com/2019/08/07/open-redirect-vulnerability-in-json-api/

Related Vulnerabilities

WordPress Plugin StatPress Cross-Site Scripting (1.2.9.1)

Dolibarr Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') Vulnerability (CVE-2011-4329)

Joomla Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') Vulnerability (CVE-2017-7986)

Internet Information Services Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') Vulnerability (CVE-2002-1700)

Zope Web Application Server Other Vulnerability (CVE-2007-0240)

Severity

High

Classification

CWE-601 CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Tags

Missing Update Url Redirection