Open Redirect Vulnerability in URL Shortify Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2026-1277

4.7MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Url Shortify – Simple And Easy Url Shortener
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 February 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-1277?

The URL Shortify plugin for WordPress suffers from an Open Redirect vulnerability due to inadequate validation of the 'redirect_to' parameter within its promotional dismissal handler. This flaw allows unauthorized attackers to create deceptive links that redirect unsuspecting users to potentially harmful websites. As such, it poses a significant risk by facilitating phishing attacks and increasing exposure to security threats.

Affected Version(s)

URL Shortify – Simple and Easy URL Shortener 0 <= 1.12.1

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2026-1277
Created by Sadaqaty

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/url-shortify/t...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&s...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.7
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Tarcísio Luchesi De Almeida Silva
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