CVE-2026-1277 (GCVE-0-2026-1277)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-02-18 04:35 – Updated: 2026-02-18 04:35
VLAI?
Title
URL Shortify <= 1.12.1 - Unauthenticated Open Redirect via 'redirect_to' Parameter
Summary
The URL Shortify plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Open Redirect in all versions up to, and including, 1.12.1 due to insufficient validation on the 'redirect_to' parameter in the promotional dismissal handler. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to redirect users to potentially malicious sites via a crafted link.
Severity ?
4.7 (Medium)
CWE
- CWE-601 - URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect')
Assigner
References
Impacted products
| Vendor | Product | Version | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| kaizencoders | URL Shortify – Simple and Easy URL Shortener |
Affected:
* , ≤ 1.12.1
(semver)
|
Credits
Tarcísio Luchesi De Almeida Silva
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Sightings
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