CVE-2024-31253 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-31253: WordPress WP OAuth Server (OAuth Authentication) plugin <= 4.3.3 - Open Redirection vulnerability

Vendor Wp Oauth Server
Product OAuth Server
Weakness CWE-601 · Open redirect
Published April 10, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

4.7/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity None

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect') vulnerability in WP OAuth Server OAuth Server.This issue affects OAuth Server: from n/a through 4.3.3.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WP OAuth Server versions up to 4.3.3 contain an open redirect vulnerability. An attacker can craft a malicious link that redirects users to an external website after they interact with the OAuth flow. The victim must click the link for the attack to succeed. This can be used for phishing or credential theft.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Redirect users to a malicious external website during the OAuth authentication process.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Users may be phished or tricked into visiting malicious sites if they click attacker-controlled OAuth links.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Victim must click an attacker-crafted link containing a malicious redirect parameter.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

April 10, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated