CVE-2024-49682: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect') in wp.insider Simple Membership
URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect') vulnerability in wp.insider Simple Membership simple-membership allows Phishing.This issue affects Simple Membership: from n/a through <= 4.5.3.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Simple Membership plugin for WordPress, up to version 4.5.3, contains an Open Redirect vulnerability (CVE-2024-49682) that allows URLs to redirect users to untrusted external sites. This can be exploited for phishing by tricking users into visiting malicious websites. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without privileges but requires user interaction. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.7, reflecting medium severity with low complexity and limited confidentiality impact.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to users being redirected to malicious websites, increasing the risk of phishing attacks. There is no direct impact on confidentiality, integrity, or availability of the affected system itself. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a patch is available, users should be cautious about clicking on links that appear to originate from the Simple Membership plugin. Monitoring vendor channels for updates is recommended.
CVE-2024-49682: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect') in wp.insider Simple Membership
Description
URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect') vulnerability in wp.insider Simple Membership simple-membership allows Phishing.This issue affects Simple Membership: from n/a through <= 4.5.3.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Simple Membership plugin for WordPress, up to version 4.5.3, contains an Open Redirect vulnerability (CVE-2024-49682) that allows URLs to redirect users to untrusted external sites. This can be exploited for phishing by tricking users into visiting malicious websites. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without privileges but requires user interaction. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.7, reflecting medium severity with low complexity and limited confidentiality impact.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to users being redirected to malicious websites, increasing the risk of phishing attacks. There is no direct impact on confidentiality, integrity, or availability of the affected system itself. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a patch is available, users should be cautious about clicking on links that appear to originate from the Simple Membership plugin. Monitoring vendor channels for updates is recommended.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2024-10-17T09:52:10.632Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69cd74e3e6bfc5ba1df018e7
Added to database: 4/1/2026, 7:41:23 PM
Last enriched: 5/1/2026, 4:59:39 AM
Last updated: 5/20/2026, 8:56:36 PM
Views: 20
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