CVE-2023-47761 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-47761: WordPress Simple 301 Redirects by BetterLinks plugin <= 2.0.7 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Vendor Wpdeveloper
Product Simple 301 Redirects by BetterLinks
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published December 9, 2024
Last update April 29, 2026

CVSS base score

4.3/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality None
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in WPDeveloper Simple 301 Redirects by BetterLinks simple-301-redirects allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Simple 301 Redirects by BetterLinks: from n/a through <= 2.0.7.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Simple 301 Redirects by BetterLinks versions up to 2.0.7 lack proper authorization checks on redirect management functions. A logged-in user with low privileges can modify or create redirects without the intended permission level. This affects the integrity of redirect rules but does not expose sensitive data or disable the site.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

A low-privilege user can create or modify redirect rules without proper authorization.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Unauthorized users can alter your site's redirect configuration, potentially breaking links or redirecting traffic maliciously.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress account (e.g., Contributor or Subscriber role).

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

December 9, 2024 CVE published
April 29, 2026 Record updated

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