CVE-2016-20071 HIGH

CVE-2016-20071: WordPress 404 Redirection Manager Plugin 1.0 SQL Injection

Vendor 404-Redirection-Manager
Product 404 Redirection Manager
Weakness CWE-89 · SQLi
Published June 15, 2026
Last update June 15, 2026

CVSS base score

8.8/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality
Integrity

CVSS vector

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

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.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

A SQL injection vulnerability in 404 Redirection Manager allows unauthenticated attackers to read or modify database contents through malicious input. The vulnerability requires no user interaction and can be exploited over the network. Attackers can extract sensitive data or alter site configuration without authentication.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read or modify the site database without logging in.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Attackers can steal user data, modify redirects, or corrupt the database without any credentials.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access to the site; no authentication or user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

June 15, 2026 CVE published
June 15, 2026 Record updated

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