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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an unauthenticated stored open redirect in the Giveaways and Contests by RafflePress WordPress plugin before version 1.12.27. It occurs because the plugin does not properly validate the parent page URL before saving it. Attackers can exploit this to make giveaway confirmation and referral links redirect visitors to arbitrary external sites.

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Detection Guidance

Check if the Giveaways and Contests by RafflePress plugin is installed and its version is below 1.12.27. Inspect the plugin's code for improper validation of the 'parent_url' parameter in giveaway confirmation or referral links.

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Impact Analysis

This vulnerability allows attackers to trick visitors into visiting malicious external sites by redirecting them through legitimate-looking giveaway links. Users may be exposed to phishing, malware, or other malicious content without realizing the links are unsafe.

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Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could potentially affect compliance with GDPR and HIPAA by enabling phishing attacks or unauthorized data collection. Attackers could redirect users to malicious sites, risking data exposure or unauthorized access to personal information. This may violate GDPR's data protection principles and HIPAA's security requirements for safeguarding sensitive data.

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Mitigation Strategies

Update the Giveaways and Contests by RafflePress plugin to version 1.12.27 or later. If an update is not available, consider disabling the plugin until a patch is released.

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