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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N
What the vulnerability does
The Solutions Ad Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Open Redirect in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.0. This is due to insufficient validation on the redirect URL supplied via the 'sam-redirect-to' 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.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Solutions Ad Manager versions 1.0.0 and earlier contain an open redirect vulnerability. An attacker can craft a malicious link that redirects users to an external website when clicked. The vulnerability requires user interaction and does not directly compromise the site, but can be used for phishing or credential theft.
What an attacker can do
Redirect site visitors to a malicious external website via a crafted link.
Potential impact on your site
Users may be redirected to phishing sites or malware, damaging trust and potentially exposing credentials.
Conditions required to exploit
Victim must click a malicious link; no authentication required.
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