CVE-2026-16296: CWE-601 URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect') in Clearfy Cache
CVE-2026-16296 is an open redirect vulnerability in the Clearfy Cache WordPress plugin versions prior to 2.4.3. The plugin's Cyrlitera old-URL redirect handler does not properly validate redirect targets, allowing unauthenticated attackers to redirect users to arbitrary external URLs when a non-default option is enabled. This vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 4.7.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Clearfy Cache WordPress plugin before version 2.4.3 contains an open redirect vulnerability (CWE-601) in its Cyrlitera old-URL redirect handler. The plugin passes a decoded request URI to an unsafe redirect function without validating the redirect target. This flaw enables unauthenticated attackers to redirect visitors to arbitrary external URLs if a non-default option is enabled, potentially facilitating phishing or other social engineering attacks. There is no official remediation level or patch information provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to redirect users to arbitrary external websites. This can be leveraged for phishing or redirecting users to malicious sites, potentially leading to user deception or loss of trust. The vulnerability does not impact confidentiality, integrity, or availability directly but poses a risk of user redirection to untrusted sites.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, administrators should consider disabling the non-default option that enables the vulnerable redirect handler or implement additional validation controls on redirects if possible.
CVE-2026-16296: CWE-601 URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect') in Clearfy Cache
Description
CVE-2026-16296 is an open redirect vulnerability in the Clearfy Cache WordPress plugin versions prior to 2.4.3. The plugin's Cyrlitera old-URL redirect handler does not properly validate redirect targets, allowing unauthenticated attackers to redirect users to arbitrary external URLs when a non-default option is enabled. This vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 4.7.
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.7medium
Affected software
Clearfy Cache
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Clearfy Cache WordPress plugin before version 2.4.3 contains an open redirect vulnerability (CWE-601) in its Cyrlitera old-URL redirect handler. The plugin passes a decoded request URI to an unsafe redirect function without validating the redirect target. This flaw enables unauthenticated attackers to redirect visitors to arbitrary external URLs if a non-default option is enabled, potentially facilitating phishing or other social engineering attacks. There is no official remediation level or patch information provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to redirect users to arbitrary external websites. This can be leveraged for phishing or redirecting users to malicious sites, potentially leading to user deception or loss of trust. The vulnerability does not impact confidentiality, integrity, or availability directly but poses a risk of user redirection to untrusted sites.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, administrators should consider disabling the non-default option that enables the vulnerable redirect handler or implement additional validation controls on redirects if possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- WPScan
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-20T12:30:00.122Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a7187d0bf32cb7a34e19ae5
Added to database: 08/04/2026, 06:33:52 UTC
Last enriched: 08/11/2026, 18:33:00 UTC
Last updated: 09/18/2026, 10:01:29 UTC
Views: 68
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