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CVE-2016-20071 404-redirection-manager CVE debrief

CVE-2016-20071 is an unauthenticated SQL injection vulnerability in the 404 Redirection Manager plugin version 1.0 for WordPress. The vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries by injecting malicious code through unsanitized user input. Attackers can craft GET requests with SQL injection payloads to manipulate database queries and extract sensitive information from the WordPress database.

Vendor
404-redirection-manager
Product
Unknown
CVSS
HIGH 8.8
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-06-15
Original CVE updated
2026-06-15
Advisory published
2026-06-15
Advisory updated
2026-06-15

Who should care

Users of the 404 Redirection Manager plugin version 1.0 for WordPress should be aware of this vulnerability and take steps to mitigate it.

Technical summary

The 404 Redirection Manager plugin version 1.0 for WordPress contains an unauthenticated SQL injection vulnerability. This vulnerability is due to unsanitized user input and allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries.

Defensive priority

HIGH

Recommended defensive actions

  • Update to a patched version of the 404 Redirection Manager plugin, if available.
  • Implement input validation and sanitization for user input.
  • Monitor for suspicious activity and implement additional security measures to protect against SQL injection attacks.

Evidence notes

The CVE-2016-20071 vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.8 and is considered HIGH severity. The vulnerability was published on June 15, 2026, and has not been modified since.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2016-20071 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2016-20071

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2016-20071 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-20071

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.