CVE-2026-1277
MediumExploitedURL Shortify <= 1.12.1 - Unauthenticated Open Redirect via 'redirect_to' Parameter
Published Feb 18, 2026 · Updated Apr 8, 2026 · Also known as c7c1dc51-47ca-4b2f-9ff9-275bd8b1c106
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2026-1277 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 4.7 v3.1) affecting url-shortify (wordpress-plugin), URL Shortify – Simple and Easy URL Shortener.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Apr 2, 2026. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 0.7% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including url-shortify 1.12.2.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
4.7
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
0.7%
Higher than 50.5% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
1 catalog listing
Public exploit code
None known
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Description
The URL Shortify plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Open Redirect in all versions up to, and including, 1.12.1 due to insufficient validation on the 'redirect_to' parameter in the promotional dismissal handler. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to redirect users to potentially malicious sites via a crafted link.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Apr 2, 2026 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| url-shortifywordpress-plugin | See advisory | 1.12.2 |
| URL Shortify – Simple and Easy URL Shortener | See advisory | n/a |
Patched Releases
url-shortify
1.12.2
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Feb 18, 2026
Added to Industry KEV feed
Apr 2, 2026
Last updated
Apr 8, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-601 URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect')
References
- advisoryhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/c7c1dc51-47ca-4b2f-9ff9-275bd8b1c106?source=api-prod
- advisoryhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/c7c1dc51-47ca-4b2f-9ff9-275bd8b1c106?source=api-scan
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- otherhttps://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/url-shortify/tags/1.11.4/lite/includes/Promo.php#L64
- otherhttps://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&new=3451740%40url-shortify&old=3445491%40url-shortify&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=#file1049
FAQ
Common Questions.
The URL Shortify plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Open Redirect in all versions up to, and including, 1.12.1 due to insufficient validation on the 'redirect_to' parameter in the promotional dismissal handler.
Affected: url-shortify (wordpress-plugin); URL Shortify – Simple and Easy URL Shortener. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Apr 2, 2026.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including url-shortify 1.12.2.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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