WordPress Weekender Newspaper 9.0 - Open Redirect

What is the "WordPress Weekender Newspaper 9.0 - Open Redirect" module?

The "WordPress Weekender Newspaper 9.0 - Open Redirect" module is designed to detect an open redirect vulnerability in the WordPress Weekender Newspaper theme version 9.0. This vulnerability allows an attacker to redirect users to malicious websites, potentially leading to phishing attacks or the installation of malware.

This module focuses on identifying misconfigurations in the WordPress Weekender Newspaper theme that could expose the website to this open redirect vulnerability. It is important to address this vulnerability promptly to ensure the security and integrity of the website.

The severity of this vulnerability is classified as medium, indicating that it has the potential to cause significant harm if exploited.

Impact

If the open redirect vulnerability in the WordPress Weekender Newspaper theme is successfully exploited, it can have several negative consequences:

- Users may be redirected to malicious websites, exposing them to phishing attempts or the installation of malware. - The reputation and trustworthiness of the affected website may be compromised, leading to a loss of user confidence. - Sensitive user information, such as login credentials or personal data, may be compromised if users are tricked into entering it on a malicious website.

How the module works?

The "WordPress Weekender Newspaper 9.0 - Open Redirect" module works by sending HTTP requests to the WordPress Weekender Newspaper theme and analyzing the responses for specific patterns that indicate the presence of the open redirect vulnerability.

One example of an HTTP request sent by this module is:

GET /wp-content/themes/weekender/friend.php?id=aHR0cHM6Ly9pbnRlcmFjdC5zaA==

This request is designed to trigger the vulnerable code path in the WordPress Weekender Newspaper theme and check if the response contains a redirect to a potentially malicious website.

The module uses matching conditions to identify the presence of the open redirect vulnerability. In this case, it checks the response headers for a specific pattern using a regular expression. If the pattern matches, the module flags the vulnerability as present.

It is crucial to address any identified vulnerabilities promptly by updating the WordPress Weekender Newspaper theme to a secure version or implementing appropriate security measures to mitigate the risk of exploitation.