CVE-2021-25111: The English WordPress Admin WordPress plugin before 1.5.2 does not validate the admin_custom_language_return_u

Q: How do I fix CVE-2021-25111?

english wordpress admin: upgrade to 1.5.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2021-25111 being exploited?

CVE-2021-25111 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2021-25111 affect?

CVE-2021-25111 affects english wordpress admin. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The English WordPress Admin WordPress plugin before 1.5.2 does not validate the admin_custom_language_return_url before redirecting users o it, leading to an open redirect issue

Q: How urgent is CVE-2021-25111?

Priority 46/100. Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2021-25111 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting english wordpress admin. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The English WordPress Admin WordPress plugin before 1.5.2 does not validate the admin_custom_language_return_url before redirecting users o it, leading to an open redirect issue

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.9% (top 20%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-601
Published	2022-04-25
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: english wordpress admin project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-04-25 16:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:41 UTCUpdated Record last modified

english wordpress admin project english wordpress admin UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.5.2

Fixed in: 1.5.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy english-wordpress-admin || rpm -q english-wordpress-admin || english-wordpress-admin --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.5.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade english-wordpress-admin

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade english-wordpress-admin

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Nuclei scan template: WordPress English Admin <1.5.2 - Open Redirect

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2021-25111?

english wordpress admin: upgrade to 1.5.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-25111 being exploited?

CVE-2021-25111 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2021-25111 affect?

CVE-2021-25111 affects english wordpress admin. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The English WordPress Admin WordPress plugin before 1.5.2 does not validate the admin_custom_language_return_url before redirecting users o it, leading to an open redirect issue

How urgent is CVE-2021-25111?

Priority 46/100. Public exploit reference

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