Auto-hyperlink URLs <= 5.4.1 - Tab Nabbing

5.4
Use of Web Link to Untrusted Target with window.opener Access
CVE CVE-2022-2600
CVSS 5.4 (Medium)
Publicly Published August 1, 2022
Last Updated January 22, 2024
Researcher Daniel Ruf

Description

The Auto-hyperlink URLs WordPress plugin through 5.4.1 does not set rel="noopener noreferer" on generated links, which can lead to Tab Nabbing by giving the target site access to the source tab through the window.opener DOM object.

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Vulnerability Details for Auto-hyperlink URLs

Software Type Plugin
Software Slug auto-hyperlink-urls (view on wordpress.org)
Patched? No
Remediation No known patch available. Please review the vulnerability's details in depth and employ mitigations based on your organization's risk tolerance. It may be best to uninstall the affected software and find a replacement.
Affected Version
  • <= 5.4.1

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