CVE-2021-24853 - Before 1 Plugin
CVE-2021-24853
The QR Redirector WordPress plugin before 1.6 does not have capability and CSRF checks when saving bulk QR Redirector settings via the qr_save_bulk AJAX action, which could allow any authenticated user, such as subscriber to change the redirect response status code of arbitrary QR Redirects
CVE-2021-24853
MEDIUM
CVSS 4.3
Published 2021-11-17
Updated 2024-11-21
AI Risk Moderate (38/100)
Active Exploit: No strong signal
Published Exploit: No public exploit references
Priority: P4 Planned
Severity Band
MEDIUM
CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Affected Components
2
Reference Links
1
AI Risk Engine
Moderate (38/100)
Exploitability
Low
Active Exploitation
No strong signal
Published Exploit Status
No public exploit references
AI Context
Machine-generated threat intelligence
AI
Updated 10 days ago
AI enriched 10 days ago (2026-04-12 02:53 UTC)
Technical Summary
The QR Redirector WordPress plugin before 1.6 does not have capability and CSRF checks when saving bulk QR Redirector settings via the qr_save_bulk AJAX action, which could allow any authenticated user, such as subscriber to change the redirect response status code of arbitrary QR Redirects
Potential Impact
Severity is MEDIUM (CVSS 4.3). Depending on deployment context, affected components may be exposed to unauthorized actions or data integrity risk.
Exploitability Assessment
Exploitability is assessed as Low based on severity and technical exposure profile.
Primary risk drivers: severity and technical exposure profile
Mitigation Recommendations
Validate affected product versions, prioritize patching, and monitor references for vendor remediation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, apply compensating controls and limit exposure of vulnerable surfaces.
Detection & Monitoring
Track authentication anomalies, unexpected file writes, and suspicious plugin API activity around affected components.
Business Impact Lens
AI risk score 38/100 (Moderate, Low) with priority P4 Planned. Prioritize remediation where affected components process customer data, admin sessions, or Internet-exposed workflows.