Overview
This article details an Open Redirect vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-66062, affecting the WP YouTube Lyte WordPress plugin. Specifically, versions up to and including 1.7.28 are susceptible. This vulnerability allows attackers to potentially redirect users to malicious websites, making it a phishing risk.
Technical Details
CVE-2025-66062 describes an ‘Open Redirect’ vulnerability. This means the WP YouTube Lyte plugin improperly validates URLs, allowing an attacker to craft a malicious link that, when clicked, redirects the user to an attacker-controlled site. The vulnerability exists because the plugin handles user-supplied input in a way that doesn’t sufficiently sanitize the destination URL during redirection. An attacker can exploit this by crafting a URL with a malicious redirect target. When a user clicks this crafted link, they are unknowingly redirected to a phishing site or other malicious resource.
CVSS Analysis
According to the reported information, CVE-2025-66062 currently has a CVSS score and severity rating of N/A. However, Open Redirect vulnerabilities are often considered moderate risks, as they can be easily exploited for phishing campaigns, even if they don’t directly compromise the server.
Possible Impact
The primary impact of this Open Redirect vulnerability is an increased risk of phishing attacks. Attackers can leverage this vulnerability to:
- Steal User Credentials: Redirect users to fake login pages mimicking legitimate websites.
- Distribute Malware: Redirect users to websites hosting malicious software.
- Damage Reputation: Damage the reputation of the website using the WP YouTube Lyte plugin if users are redirected to inappropriate or offensive content.
Mitigation and Patch Steps
The best course of action is to update the WP YouTube Lyte plugin to a version that addresses this vulnerability. Since the information provided doesn’t specify a fixed version, it is crucial to check for updates within the WordPress admin panel.
- Update the Plugin: Go to your WordPress admin dashboard, navigate to “Plugins,” and check for available updates for WP YouTube Lyte. Update to the latest version.
- Monitor for Updates: Continuously monitor the WordPress plugin repository and the WP YouTube Lyte developer’s website for security updates and announcements.
- Web Application Firewall (WAF): Consider using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) to detect and block malicious requests that attempt to exploit this vulnerability.
